Sep. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for three men who slugged an 18-year-old store worker with brass knuckles during a robbery at the Queens Place Mall in late July. The incident occurred on the night of Thursday, July 25, when the three assailants entered 88-01…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Manuj Agarwal, MD September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of early detection and treatment of a disease that affects 1 in 8 men during their lifetime. Early-stage prostate cancer often has no symptoms, making regular screening, such as PSA tests and digital rectal…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Health Department will spray pesticides in southeast Queens today to reduce the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus risk. On Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, trucks will spray pesticides in sections of: Brookville Cambria Heights Laurelton Rochdale Rosedale South Jamaica Springfield Gardens St. Albans…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The G train is finally back to full service following a painful summer shutdown. The Crosstown Line returned to its full route between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens and Church Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn at 5 a.m. on Sept. 3. The line had been shuttered in…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina Middle Village has bid farewell to several beloved businesses within the Metro Mall at 66-26 Metropolitan Ave. in recent years. Last month, Funtopia USA became the latest to close its doors. In a message shared on Facebook to valued customers, Funtopia expressed its heartfelt thanks to those who…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens now has a new and unexpected destination for rooftop drinks with skyline views—Cityview Rooftop Lounge in College Point. It officially opened to the public on Thursday afternoon, marking the end of a successful soft opening over the summer. The owners and locals celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York City Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) has applied for an extensive cleanup of the development at 120-30 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill before construction of a new school begins. The 32,497 square-foot development contains a 4-story manufacturing building, a 2-story former retail/office building currently being…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Lidl will open its newest store in Glen Oaks on Wednesday, Sept. 4, expanding its rapidly growing presence in Queens with the fourth branch in the borough in less than two years. The new location, situated at 255-01 Union Turnpike, will officially open its doors at 8 a.m.…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new ceramics studio set to open in Ridgewood in September is offering 8-week courses, classes, and memberships for those looking to channel their creativity. Scratch Ceramics, located at 658 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood, is a new arts destination for ceramicists and sculptors in Queens. It’s an educational…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Young adult patients in a day program at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside participated in the facility’s second annual Prom on Wednesday, Aug. 28th. Like a typical Prom, the event featured a DJ, dancing and a photo booth enjoyed by dozens of patients dressed up for…