Apr. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry
The FDNY battled a two-alarm house fire that left two firefighters and a resident with minor injuries in Ozone Park on Friday afternoon. The call was received at 12:10 p.m. and arriving units found heavy smoke conditions at a home at 94-02 Linden Boulevard, a block east of Cross Bay Boulevard.
Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson Laurelton residents awoke Thursday morning to the jarring sound of a car accident on the corner of 222nd St. and 133rd Ave. Around 7:30 a.m., witnesses saw the aftermath of a crash between a gray SUV and a small school bus. Five children were on the school bus, and…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson and Anthony Medina Queens residents shaken by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, originating in New Jersey earlier today, Friday, Apr. 5, quickly took to social media in response to the sudden seismic event. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Friday morning that the earthquake felt across New York City hit at…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Anthony Medina The City Council passed legislation introduced by Council Member Lynn Schulman last month, solidifying the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s HealthyNYC initiative to extend the life expectancy of New Yorkers to 83 years over the next six years. Schulman, who serves as the Chair of the Committee of…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Barbara Russo
Omer Shemtov is 21 years old and loves music — both listening to it and playing it. Doubly talented in piano and guitar, he has even considered a career in the music industry.
Apr. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 102nd Precinct spotted a wanted man in front of the Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens on Tuesday and arrested him for trying to rape a woman at a Jamaica Hills subway in late February.
Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced this year’s Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 20, with a record number of streets going car-free. New Yorkers can expect an action packed day filled with fun activities and educational events related to environmentalism, climate…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry
The NYPD is looking for a trio of armed robbers who, in less than two hours, targeted two men across two Queens precincts last month. Following their spree in Queens, the suspects fled to Brooklyn, where they were reported to have bought a case of Corona beer using credit cards stolen during the robberies.
Apr. 5, 2024 By Emily Davenport A New Jersey earthquake shook and stirred New York City Friday morning, leaving residents rattled by the most powerful tremor to hit the five boroughs in more than a decade. At around 10:30 a.m. on April 5, a reported 4.8 magnitude earthquake originated 3 miles north of Lebanon, NJ, about 60…
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Apr. 5, 2024 QNS News Team With the pressing importance of sustainable living and the pursuit of clean energy gaining momentum, Schneps Media is at the forefront, organizing a pivotal event designed to delve into the intricacies of fostering clean energy at accessible costs. The New York Energy Conference is set for April 10, hosted…
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