Nov. 29, 2021 By Christian Murray A man was found dead on the Long Island Expressway in Flushing Saturday in what authorities believe was a hit-and-run. Police were called to Exit 23 in Flushing at about 3:30 p.m., Nov. 27 and found the victim’s dismembered body strewn across an eastbound lane. Cops believe the unidentified… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2021 By Christian Murray Police released a photo Saturday of a teenager who allegedly grabbed a woman’s crotch while she was walking with her 3-year-old son in Astoria Park last month. The suspect was riding his bike in the park at around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 when he approached the 41-year-old… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2021 Ta’Leah Van Sistine A portion of the Astoria Energy Complex — which had once generated power via fossil fuels — will be transformed into an emissions-free converter station through a project that was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in September. The complex, located at the end of Steinway Street by Luyster Creek,… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2021 By Christian Murray An 86-year-old priest has been removed from the ministry following an investigation conducted by the Brooklyn Diocese that determined that a claim of child molestation against him dating back to the 1970s was credible. Rev. Peter Mahoney–who had been ministering part-time to the Hispanic community at Saint Anne Catholic… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2021 By Christian Murray A man is dead after losing control of his SUV while driving eastbound on the Laurelton Parkway on Saturday. Shalik Robinson, 43, of Roslyn in Long Island, was driving a 2015 Cadillac Escalade at around 6:20 p.m. when he struck a right guardrail near Merrick Boulevard, causing his vehicle… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2021 By Christian Murray A motorcyclist is dead after he lost control of his bike in Ridgewood Friday and hit the pavement, according to police. Christopher Tarry, 32, of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, was killed when he “failed to navigate the roadway” while riding a Suzuki motorcycle westbound on Cooper Avenue toward Irving Avenue at around… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray A thrifting event will be taking place in Long Island City on Tuesday. The “Stop ’N’ Swap” community reuse event, organized by the non-profit GrowNYC, allows the public to bring clean, portable, and reusable items to share with others who can use them. Items include clothing, housewares, games, books,… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2021 By Max Parrott A long-time Astoria eyesore located on Hallets Cove will be torn down to make way for a beautified shorefront area that will be publicly accessible. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined representatives from the New York City Economic Development Corporation, former City Councilmember Costa Constantinides and Councilmember-elect Tiffany Cabán… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray The Alma Bank branch on Ditmars Boulevard was robbed Wednesday by an apparent New York Jets fan. The suspect, wearing a Jets jacket, entered the 28-20 Ditmars Blvd. branch at around 4:45 p.m. and passed a note to the teller demanding money. The teller complied and the man received… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2021 By Christian Murray The Durst Organization announced Thursday that it has started leasing units in its 71-story luxury building that has recently gone up in Queens Plaza. The development, which is located adjacent to the historic Clock Tower at 29-27 Queens Plaza North, features 928 apartments, with its market-rate units renting for… Read more »