Aug. 20, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon An Oregon man was arrested at his home and charged in federal court on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to blow up Jewish hospitals and care centers in NYC and Long Island in 2021. Domagoj Patkovic, 31, of Portland, made threats in at least six separate calls to the…
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NYCFC kicks off first-ever kids night at Citi Field: Fun, games and soccer excitement Saturday
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) will host its first-ever Kids Night when the MLS club takes on Chicago Fire at Citi Field at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 24. Prior to kick-off, NYCFC will host a Fan Fest at Mets Plaza from 5-7 p.m. featuring family-friendly games, giveaways,…
Two women sought for fleeing the scene of a fatal collision in Queensboro Hill that left one man dead and another injured: NYPD
Aug. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for two women who ran away from the scene of a fatal collision in Queensboro Hill early Tuesday morning. One of the women was behind the wheel of a 2015 Ford U-Haul box truck traveling westbound on the Horace…
Queens car thief who tried to mow down cop remanded in custody
Aug. 20, 2024 By Dean Moses The alleged Queens car thief who stole a vehicle in Corona over the weekend and led police on a white-knuckle chase after narrowly missing mowing down an officer was remanded on Tuesday. Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry led a slew of cops into a Queens Criminal Courtroom…
USTA and ESPN partner with Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to elevate 2024 US Open experience
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and ESPN have announced a partnership with Alicia Keys’ Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen” to help bring tennis to new audiences for the 2024 US Open. Music from the hit Broadway show will resound across ESPN channels and the Billie Jean King…
Borough President and civic leaders demand action on overgrown medians and littered streets, propose new legislation
Aug. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Overgrown medians and trash-strewn streets across Queens are raising quality-of-life concerns among residents throughout the borough. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 13, urging city agencies to address the neglected medians throughout the borough. Standing in front of an overgrown median at…
Queens judge orders Harvey Weinstein detained on Rikers Island pending Manhattan sex crimes retrial
Aug. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody on Rikers Island pending the outcome of his upcoming retrial in Manhattan on rape and sexual assault charges, scheduled to begin in November. Weinstein was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Monday morning during an administrative function under…
Young athletes channel Olympic spirit at NYPD Blue Chips’ new Track and Field Meet in Queens
Aug. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann As the excitement of the Paris Olympics fades, 200 young athletes aged 5 to 17 took to the track at Springfield Gardens High School in Queens on Saturday, Aug. 17, inspired by the prowess of stars like Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson. The event marked the…
Al Roker weathers a win with a key to the city for 70th birthday
Aug. 20, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon NYC Mayor Eric Adams gave legendary TV weatherman, Al Roker, a very special gift for his 70th birthday on Tuesday: A key to New York City. Adams presented the prestigious honor — a giant gold-colored key — to Roker live on NBC’s “Today Show” Tuesday morning in front…
Gov. Hochul celebrates completion of newly renovated health center and tours basketball facility at St. John’s University
Aug. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Gov. Kathy Hochul marked the completion of a major construction project at St. John’s University in Jamaica last week, celebrating the milestone during her visit to the campus. Hochul was joined by university officials and local government leaders, including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, on Wednesday, Aug. 14,…