Nov. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry A Jamaica man was criminally charged with grand larceny and other related crimes for allegedly stealing nearly a quarter of a million dollars in pandemic relief funds to help workers and small business owners suffering hardship due to COVID-19. Humayun Kabir, 53, of 161st Street, was arraigned in…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday said she is “inclined” to appoint a federal receiver to oversee the use of force and safety on Rikers Island — moving the jail complex the closest it has ever been to federal control. US District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain’s statement…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens recently concluded its week-long Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, providing much-needed holiday meals to families across Brooklyn and Queens. Between Nov. 18 and Nov. 25, the organization distributed more than 4,100 turkeys and chickens to local parishes, ensuring that those in need could enjoy a…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the City Council’s voting deadline on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity steadily approaches, residents, civic groups, and local elected officials throughout Queens have voiced their stance on the monumental rezoning proposal. The City Council is expected to hold a final vote on Dec. 5 regarding…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City retained its title for having the most zip codes with the highest median rent in the United States in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm RentHop. For the second consecutive year, the report found that New York City accounts for 39…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Ron Kim hosted his second annual Thanksgiving “Turkimchi” Giveaway, a holiday tradition that combines two favorites from two cultures—turkey and kimchi—into one festive celebration. The event, held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, provided free turkeys and authentic kimchi to local residents, many of whom face financial challenges…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is set to host its annual Winter Wonder event next Saturday, Dec. 7. The beloved holiday celebration runs from noon to 5 p.m. and will offer a festive blend of live music, a tree-lighting ceremony, an outdoor holiday market, a menorah, and selfies with…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and hunger, will host its third annual International Food Expo in Corona next week, bringing together more than 40 Queens-based restaurants. The food expo will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the New…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden recently called for increased NYPD presence in parks across District 30, requesting an enforcement operation to address ongoing quality-of-life concerns. Holden held meetings with key NYPD officials, including Chief of Patrol John Chell, Chief of Transportation Philip Rivera, and Chief of Patrol Borough Queens…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park partnered with local leaders and organizations to help brighten the holidays for families in need across the borough by distributing turkeys in the lead-up to Thanksgiving. The Queens Center, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst, gave out 900…