Jan. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A Bronx woman was drag racing against other vehicles at a high rate of speed on the Whitestone Expressway when she caused a fatal collision that killed a 62-year-old Uber passenger in 2023. Melissa Rodriguez-Lopez, 29, of Kossuth Avenue in the Van Cortland Park section, pleaded guilty to…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens College will host its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking what has become the signature MLK Day event in Queens and one of the most prominent in New York City. The event will take place in the borough’s…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson One of Queens’ best educators could be the winner of Applebee’s annual Teacher Essay Contest. For the first time, local Doherty-owned Applebee’s franchises are expanding their essay writing contest to the five boroughs and Westchester County, allowing New York City’s educators to be honored by their students. This…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Macy’s has announced the closure of 66 stores across the United States, including its Macy’s Backstage location at Queens Place in Elmhurst. The decision is part of the retailer’s ongoing strategy to streamline operations and adapt to shifting consumer preferences, particularly the rapid growth of e-commerce. The Macy’s…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows are still looking for a burglary suspect who robbed a church on the Hillcrest campus of St. John’s University last month. The unidentified man entered St. Thomas More Church through an unlocked door at around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 11.…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall A major mixed-use development is reshaping the skyline along Northern Boulevard in Flushing. Construction of The Sunlight, a 17-story tower blending residential, retail, and community spaces, has passed the halfway mark as it rises at 138-18 Northern Blvd. The project, expected to be completed in 2026, represents a…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Hundreds of students from more than 40 high schools across the Greater New York area gathered at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Flushing to participate in one of the largest high school robotics qualifier competitions in the country on Saturday, Jan. 4. Known…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Cesar Taveras As the owner of a family-run grocery store here in Corona, Queens, I understand the many struggles and opportunities that come with running a small business in New York City. For years, my store has served as a cornerstone of our neighborhood – a meeting place for neighbors,…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki With congestion pricing now in effect, the MTA has said it would use the revenue gained from the Manhattan toll program to fund numerous public transit improvements citywide. On Sunday, the MTA outlined numerous projects either already started, or in the planning stages, that will be funded through…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams delivered his reelection year State of the City address on Thursday. The speech focused on reminding New Yorkers of his purported policy wins over the past three years and rolling out new proposals to tackle some of the Big Apple’s most pressing challenges. The annual…