Jul. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
The NYPD identified a suspect who is wanted for shooting at a 26-year-old man in St. Albans back in May.
Suspected gunman sought for shooting at a man on a St. Albans commercial street in May: NYPD
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Police brass say recidivism remains ongoing problem with subway crime
Jul. 8, 2024 By Dean Moses Police brass say they are continuing to zero in on criminals bringing weapons into the subway system, with NYPD’s Chief of Transit noting that their job is being made harder due to recidivism– pointing to the repeat offender who slashed three people at a Queens station last month…
Church in Flushing to host defensive driving course next month to promote road safety
Jul. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A Flushing church will present a Defensive Driving Course sponsored by the National Safety Council next month. The Holy Family Parish, located at 175-20 74th Ave. in Flushing, will present the course on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A church spokesperson shared that the parish…
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Forest Hills pharmacy owner sentenced for $18M COVID healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme: Feds
Jul. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Forest Hills man was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court to nearly nine years in prison for his role in an $18 million COVID-19 healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme.
Queens College and NYC Parks launch borough-wide cultural partnership
Jul. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A transformative borough-wide partnership between Queens College and NYC Parks was launched at Archie Spigner Park, in Jamaica on Thursday, June 27. The initiative aims to promote cultural vibrancy through a series of free performances and interactive workshops focused on music, dance, and the visual arts. The inaugural event…
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Queens cop killed by alleged drunk driver laid to rest on Long Island
Jul. 7, 2024 By Dean Moses Hundreds of NYPD cops came together at a funeral home on Long Island Saturday to honor the life of Police Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed last month by an alleged drunk driver who crashed his vehicle into a storefront that the off-duty officer was frequenting at the…
Mets to offer $5 food and beverages on Tuesdays for remainder of 2024 season
Jul. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets announced on July 2 that select menu items at Citi Field will be available for just $5 on Tuesdays for the remainder of the 2024 regular season. Starting Tuesday, July 9, fans will be able to purchase a 12-ounce Coors Light draft beer, a 22-ounce…
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Attorney General’s office investigating NYPD shooting suspect in July 4 Queens stabbing
Jul. 6, 2024 By Emily Davenport The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation is looking into the death of a civilian who died on Independence Day after an encounter with the NYPD in Queens. At approximately 5:23 p.m. on July 4, two NYPD officers responded to a reported assault at a residence…
U.S Postal service to implement measures to combat mail theft following pressure from Rep. Grace Meng
Jul. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep Grace Meng announced Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service will implement recommendations from a federal investigation that showed that the agency was not doing enough to combat mail theft in Queens. The investigation, the first-ever probe into mail theft in Queens, was launched by the U.S. Postal…
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Queens GOP candidates slam ‘City of Yes’ rezoning proposal, say it threatens low density neighborhoods
Jul. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The ‘City of Yes,’ a vast rezoning plan that aims to add housing to every neighborhood throughout the city, is a giant ‘No,’ according to a handful of Queens Republican candidates vying for elected office. Four Queens Republicans, along with likely mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, held a press briefing…
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