Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are still looking for a gunman who shot and wounded two 16-year-old boys in broad daylight during the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8.
Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are still looking for a gunman who shot and wounded two 16-year-old boys in broad daylight during the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8.
Jan. 16, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The G train will partially shut down in stages this summer as the MTA seeks to modernize the Crosstown Line’s ancient signals. The only subway route that doesn’t go through Manhattan and is known for its short trains, the G train will close in segments over several weeks…
Jan. 16, 2024 By Rachel Butler Approximately 35 Flushing residents attended the NYPD 109th Precinct Community Council meeting at Bowne Street Community Church on Jan. 11 where they were introduced to a new commanding officer who addressed an uptick in robberies and auto thefts. The NYPD has appointed Deputy Inspector Kevin Coleman to take over the precinct who– prior to the move– was the commanding officer of the 104th Precinct that covers the Queens neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale. Coleman, who spoke to the attendees, said that he had worked with the NYPD for over 20 years…
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Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry A 17-year-old L train rider was beaten and robbed inside the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue subway station last week and police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are searching for the two perpetrators. The incident occurred during the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8, as the teen was standing on the northbound…
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Jan. 16, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new strength to continue…
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Jan. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina A mother in South Ozone Park has been reunited with her child’s much-needed wheelchair stroller that was stolen from their home at the start of the new year. Police say the item was returned after 25-year-old Daniela Sosa was arrested on Friday, Jan. 8, and charged with grand larceny…
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Jan. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Holliswood Center, a rehabilitation and nursing facility located in Jamaica, celebrated a momentous occasion on Saturday, Jan. 13, honoring its newest centenarian. Mable Hammond, the distinguished guest of honor at the festive event, was surrounded by a joyful gathering in the center’s communal area. Friends, family members, dedicated staff,…
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Jan. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS), a prominent health system on the Rockaway Peninsula, has announced the appointment of Dr. Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano, chairman of the EHS Board of Trustees, made the announcement Thursday, marking a significant leadership change for the health system. Morrish, who has been with EHS since 2013, initially joined as the chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology but has served most recently as the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO). During his tenure as CMO, Morrish spearheaded the…
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Jan. 15, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Mayor Eric Adams will spare the city’s three public library systems from another round of broad budget cuts across city agencies that he is set to announce Tuesday, Hizzoner revealed on Jan. 14.
Jan. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted a Jamaica couple and five of their accomplices, all from the Bangladeshi community in Queens, for two alleged kidnappings in Jamaica and Woodside last year.