Dec. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are looking for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 42-year-old man in broad daylight during an argument on Friday, Dec. 6. The perpetrator and the victim were engaged in a dispute in front of 92-01 165th St. near the intersection with…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson New York City cyclists are in for a two-wheeled surprise. Mayor Eric Adams, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Lyft announced plans today to expand the popular Citi Bike program into new neighborhoods across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Beginning in fall 2025, Citi Bike will expand…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson The MTA announced that starting in January, it would provide additional bus services to support A train riders affected by upcoming service outages in the Rockaways. The city agency announced in a press release on Wednesday, Dec. 11, that select express buses will extend their stops and add…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo will spotlight local talent and creativity with an Artist Showcase on Sunday, Dec. 15, offering the community an opportunity to celebrate and explore the artistic skills of its members. The event, held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry As drone hysteria swept from New Jersey across the Hudson River to New York City on Thursday night, fueled by online reports of nearly a dozen large drones spotted over Queens, a genuine emergency unfolded in the skies above the borough. The Port Authority and Federal Aviation Administration…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the holiday season steadily approaches, local elected officials and community organizations host various family-friendly events and toy drives to ensure a happy holiday for youngsters. Below is a list of events for families in Southeast Queens. Sen. Comrie’s 10th Annual Toy Drive The office of Sen. Leroy…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Special interest groups are trying to stop a bill that would require e-vehicles to register with the city, amNewYork Metro has learned. Lobbyists and other nonprofit organizations want to stop Priscilla’s Law (Intro. 606), a bill that would require the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to register and…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry A manager for a Jamaica-based international freight forwarding company operating out of JFK International Airport was indicted by a federal grand jury for her alleged involvement in a scheme to circumvent U.S. export laws and sanctions on Russia implemented following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Natalya…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the MTA is set to suspend A train service in the Rockaways in mid-January, Queens local council member Joann Ariola has devised unique ways to manage the subway service suspension. The MTA announced in early November that train service to the Rockaways would be suspended from Jan.…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Elena Barcenas and Loycent Gordon As successful small business owners here in Queens, we join all New Yorkers in looking forward to the transformation of JFK International Airport into the world-class airport our city deserves. But a new JFK will serve as more than a global gateway for travelers—for local…