Feb. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a crazed karaoke singer who attacked a 24-year-old man during the early morning hours of Monday, Jan. 20, and remains at large. The assault occurred at 4 a.m. inside the 9Plus KTV & Party Lounge, located at 136-28…
Feb. 4, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez delivered a powerful message at Sunnyside Community Services on Saturday, accusing President Donald Trump of “preying upon the most vulnerable” in society. Speaking at the ceremonial inauguration of Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Velázquez urged New Yorkers to “fight back” against… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello For nearly a century, Schmidt’s Candy has been a sweet cornerstone in Woodhaven, delighting generations of families with nostalgic treats and timeless charm. Since opening in 1925, the candy shop at 94-15 Jamaica Ave. has witnessed decades of memories, with parents and grandparents bringing their children in to…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Flushing residents were critically injured during an apartment fire early Tuesday morning. The FDNY responded to a call received just after 12:30 a.m. after the blaze broke out in a sixth-floor apartment at 142-20 Franklin Ave. between Union Street and Bowne Street. Dispatchers sent 25 units to…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Seven children and three adults were injured when their school bus driver lost control and crashed in Bellerose Manor on Monday morning. Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision at 239-30 Union Turnpike at 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival,…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Luminosa exhibit at the Queens Botanical Garden has been enchanting Flushing with its dazzling light displays and intricate designs since opening late last year. The exhibit, which runs through March 23, features over 40 stunning lamp creations crafted from steel and silk by 150 artisans. Visitors can…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced that over $24.7 million in capital funding will go to Queens schools in fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Richards announced the news during a press conference on Monday, Feb. 3, at the Queens Collegiate High School library, located at 167-01 Gothic Dr. in…
New York State Attorney General Letitia James and other political leaders are demanding action after at least two New York City-based providers of gender-affirming care halted appointments for young patients in light of the Trump administration’s executive order vowing to pull federal funding for institutions offering such care, according to media reports and elected…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Several elected officials are urging the Department of Transportation to take action at a hazardous intersection near a public school in Queensboro Hill, where students report increased danger during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. Council Member Sandra Ung, State Sen. John Liu, and Assembly Member Nily Rozic have…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Numerous Queens community members gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the annual Flushing Lunar New Year parade on Saturday, Feb. 1. Plenty of local elected officials were also hand, including Council Members Linda Lee, Sandra Ung and Vickie Paladino, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Assembly…