Mar. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Queens man and his five co-conspirators from Brooklyn were arrested by federal agents on Tuesday and charged with smuggling raw goose and duck intestines from China for sale to New York City restaurants and consumers.
Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson This March, families and pet owners alike are invited to capture the magic of the Easter season with none other than the Easter Bunny at two locations in Queens. The beloved springtime character is scheduled to make an appearance at Queens Center Mall starting March 8th, before hopping over to The Shops at Atlas Park on March 15th, offering plenty of photo opportunities until March 30th. Beyond the traditional photo sessions, both malls are set to host special events for visitors. Pet Night offers a unique opportunity for families to include their four-legged members…
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Mar. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
An East Elmhurst man pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday, Mar. 5 for running a scheme to defraud New York City out of $12 million with public contracts to perform general contracting work at homeless shelters across the five boroughs.
Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson After a five-year hiatus, the beloved ‘Cardboard Explosion!’ puppet show, led by master puppeteer Brad Shur, makes a much-anticipated return to Flushing Town Hall. Scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, this interactive event invites families to immerse themselves in a unique choose-your-own-adventure experience. Participants will craft heroes and battle dragons…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
A Queens lawmaker introduced on Thursday a legislative package aimed at bolstering tenant protections by requiring the city to take legal action against landlords who fail to make repairs in a given timeframe.
A Queens lawmaker introduced on Thursday a legislative package aimed at bolstering tenant protections by requiring the city to take legal action against landlords who fail to make repairs in a given timeframe.
Mar. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who represents Corona, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights and portions of Middle Village and Rego Park, is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to consider adding more protections for cable television subscribers affected by service blackouts. A letter sent to Hochul on Tuesday, Mar. 5, references the contract dispute between Charter Communications…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Czarinna Andres Morton “Morty” Povman, who was the longest-serving New York City Council Member, died Tuesday due to complications of pancreatic cancer. Povman served in the role from 1971-2001, representing what was initially New York’s 15th congressional district and later the 24th congressional district, which covers Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, Briarwood and Fresh Meadows. After 31 years in office, Povman retired because of term limits. Povman was born and raised in Brooklyn. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. After graduating first in his class at Brooklyn Law School,…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 19-year-old male from Kew Gardens Hills died Thursday morning, three days after he was shot in the head by two gunmen at the Pomonok Houses NYCHA complex just a couple of blocks away from his home on 71st Avenue.
Mar. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 63-year-old woman from Lower Manhattan was struck and killed by a motorist as she rode an electric scooter near Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Wednesday morning.