Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The NYPD has confirmed that a local veterinary hospital euthanized an injured 8-year-old pit bull last night after it was found abandoned in Glendale earlier that day, suffering from advanced Stage 4 mammary cancer. The dog, which caregivers called Star, was found tied to a tree with severe…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of homes entering contract across New York City increased significantly year over year, thanks in large part to a decline in mortgage rates, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Over this period, there was a 26.4% increase in homes entering contracts,…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Joann Ariola(D-32) introduced legislation to officially designate March 14th as Innocent 11 Remembrance Day during the October 10th City Council Meeting. The remembrance day, designated for the City of New York, would commemorate 11 Italian men killed during a mass lynching in New Orleans in 1891. …
Oct. 15, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Having two hometown teams in the MLB playoffs is not just a win for Yankees and Mets fans, but also a home run for NYC’s economy. Some New Yorkers might grimace (no pun intended) at seeing the 7 train packed on Mets game day, or the sidewalks overflowing…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Dean Moses They call themselves “Los Diablos de la 42,” which translates in English as “Little Devils of 42nd Street.” They’ve proven to be a big problem for Times Square and the NYPD. Police officials say they are working to nab members of the Los Diablos, a subset of the…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry A Richmond Hill man was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping after he allegedly tried to abduct a 2-year-old girl at knifepoint in broad daylight at a laundromat around the corner from his home on 109th Street on Thursday, Oct. 10. Peter Vonderhofen, 32, was arraigned in Queens…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Ridgewood Branch of the Queens Public Library is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. Since opening its doors on Oct. 15, 1929, the library at 20-12 Madison St. has been a cornerstone for learning and community engagement in Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Library holds a special place in…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Tracey Khan For over a decade, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams have been uniting players of all ages and backgrounds from various Caribbean nations, fostering community and camaraderie at Valley Stream State Park. Since 2010, these teams, led by 32-year-old Arwin Bridgelal of Guyana, have offered a space for competitive […]
Oct. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 4-story residential building at 616 Hartman Ln. in Far Rockaway. The proposed development, located between Beach 25th Street and Hartman Lane, would be 40 feet tall and yield 29,418 square feet when built. Demolition permits will not be needed,…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction has wrapped for The Lionheart, an 8-story transitional housing complex in Rego Park. Located at 92-62 Queens Blvd., the Lionheart stands 83 feet tall and spans 57,407 square feet. The building features 88 affordable rental units, each averaging 798 square feet. A portion of these units will…