Oct. 7, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The New York City public schools system announced on Monday new initiatives to combat bias in schools, including a new anti-hate hotline and an interfaith advisory council. The initiatives are part of the city Department of Education (DOE)’s ongoing “Meeting the Moment” agenda launched after the start of…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A middle school student from Queens has launched a book donation drive, providing much-needed support to the Community Center Services Organization Corporation (CCSO) based in Elmhurst. Inspired by his own journey with reading, Paul Ciafone’s initiative is set to offer a beacon of hope and access to educational…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Around a dozen community members and local activists gathered in Corona Friday afternoon to demand the closure of an alleged brothel operating in the area. Protesters, led by the President of Let’s Improve Roosevelt Ave. Coalition, Ramon Ramirez and former New York City Council Member Hiram Monserrate held…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association hosted a local election forum Thursday evening to help local voters get to know the candidates running for Congress and state legislatures. Unlike in past candidate forums where audience members pass around a microphone to ask candidates their questions, the traditional…
Oct. 7, 2024 Lara Rydesky Get your thimbles and racecars ready; the long-awaited Queens edition of Monopoly is now available for purchase. MONOPOLY: Queens Edition replaces the original board’s iconic spaces with beloved Queens locations and landmarks. Players can hop across historic restaurants, museums, and local businesses, buying, selling, and building their own slice…
Oct. 6, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld Six people, including an NYPD cop, were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a police cruiser and an SUV in Queens. A police spokesperson said two officers were traveling on Fresh Pond Road in a squad car assigned to the 104th Precinct at about 12:20 p.m. on Oct.…
Oct. 6, 2024 By Dean Moses Two dog walkers strolling along Rockaway Beach on the frigid afternoon of Feb. 5, 2005, made a horrific discovery: the body of a dead toddler lying not far from where the chilled, wintry waves hit the shore. The mystery behind the person who killed the toddler has endured…
Oct. 6, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki Queens detectives are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a man on Sunday morning. Police said the homicide happened at about 3 a.m. on Oct. 6 in an apartment building at 101-66 125th St. in South Richmond Hill. Officers from the 102nd Precinct,…
Oct. 5, 2024 By Tara Siegel Did your favorite Queens spots make the board? Saturday, Oct. 5, marked the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Monopoly: Queens Edition. The event, held at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, revealed the local spots that have earned a place on the iconic board game. Several notable speakers were…
Oct. 5, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Queens detectives are on the hunt for the suspect who shot a man dead near a public housing complex on Friday night. Police said Rahsaun Williams, 39, of 160th Street in Queens was gunned down in front of 65-16 Parsons Blvd., near the Pomonok Houses, at about 7:32…