Jun. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Two grandsons of the late Gambino mob boss John Gotti were arrested Monday for dishing out some street justice against an associate who allegedly robbed the Howard Beach home of the don’s namesake on Saturday. Reputed Gambino associate Gino Gabrielli, 31, was arrested on Sunday, a day after…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) celebrated a major milestone on Thursday as half of its active NYC taxis are now wheelchair accessible. TLC Commissioner David Do made the announcement on June 5 at the agency’s inspection facility in Woodside, Queens. It follows a years-long lawsuit by…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres This Memorial Day was about more than remembrance in Middle Village — it was about roller hockey, teamwork and neighborhood connection. The Middle Village Roller Hockey (MVP) League hosted its inaugural Memorial Day Mite tournament at Juniper Valley Park on May 26. The tournament welcomed young players from…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Better late than never. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is hitting the airwaves with her first TV ad in the final days leading up to the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary. In the 32-second spot, titled “Rise Above,” Speaker Adams broadcasts her campaign’s central message that she is…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is once again teaming up with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and IMPACT Melanoma to provide free sunscreen dispensers along the Rockaway boardwalk for the summer 2025 beach season. This marks the third consecutive summer that EHS has served as…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Long Island man on charges of murder, manslaughter, leaving the scene of an incident, and related crimes for allegedly driving over a pedestrian in Queens Village, who had been struck by another vehicle moments earlier, and dragging him along Hempstead Avenue in…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field is turning up the volume for K-pop fans this summer, starting with Mets K-POP Night on Tuesday, June 10. The event kicks off with a pre-game party in the “K-pop Korner” from 5 to 7 p.m., ahead of the Mets’ 7:10 p.m. matchup against the Washington…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Council Member Nantasha Williams has recently passed a bill that will bring more attention to the flooding issues plaguing Southeast Queens neighborhoods. The New York City Council passed Intro 1067-B, sponsored by Williams, on Wednesday, May 28, during its Stated Meeting. The legislation will raise awareness and create…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Progressive standard-bearer Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her long-anticipated endorsements in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor on Thursday morning — ranking Democratic socialist Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani first on a slate of five candidates. In making her June 24 primary picks, Ocasio-Cortez, who revealed them via The New…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Members of the FDNY Bravest Boxing Club are getting ready to lace up their gloves and leave it all in the ring at Thrilla in Camilla 9, a charity boxing event taking place Friday, June 13, to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event, sanctioned by USA…