Jun. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry The residents at the Samaritan Daytop Village’s Boulevard family shelter on Queens Boulevard in Jamaica now have a new amenity with the opening of The Bookmark, a new library that gives the 199 families access to an onsite space that features hundreds of children’s books, reading spaces and computers…
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Jun. 3, 2024 By Dean Moses Two Queens cops survived a brush with death early on Monday morning after an armed suspect opened fire on them during a foot pursuit, police reported. According to Police Commissioner Edward Caban, the incident unfolded at around 1:40 a.m. on June 3 on 82nd Street near 23rd Avenue…
Jun. 2, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld G train commuters are preparing for a tough summer as the MTA prepares to shut down the Crosstown Line in three phases starting at the end of this month. The first phase of the shutdown will last from June 28 through July 5, from Court Square in Long…
Jun. 2, 2024 By Dean Moses The NYPD plans to use police drones not just for surveillance bait for also providing quick aid during life-threatening situations. amNewYork Metro has learned that the department is launching a pilot program to send drones to shooting scenes, giving cops the ability to assess situations in less than…
Jun. 2, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Queens cops are looking for the suspect who shot a man in front of an apartment building early on Sunday morning. Law enforcement sources said the gun violence occurred at about 3:37 a.m. near the Hammels Houses at 81-03 Beach Channel Drive on the Rockaway Peninsula. Officers from…
May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Western Queens is known for being a progressive hub, with the majority of its elected officials being heavy critics of the Israeli government and calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist who has represented Western Queens since 2021, has been a fierce critic…
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May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Whitestone-based Utopia Bagels, a beloved staple in Queens since its opening in 1981, is set to expand for the first time in over 40 years, bringing its renowned bagels to Manhattan. The new location is slated to open on June 2 at 120 E. 34th St., on the corner…
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May. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Tenants from a collection of rent-stabilized buildings in Queens gathered outside the offices of the New York Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) last Friday, May 24, to announce their plans to file an Article 78 legal challenge. The action seeks to compel DHCR to address and resolve…
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May. 31, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Flushing resident Ryan Su was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by State Senator John Liu earlier this week for his longtime service to both the country and the local community. From 2012 to 2015, Su served in the United States Army as an…
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May. 31, 2024 By Anthony Medina City Council Member Joann Ariola wants residents to ‘whisker up’ some cat food, dog treats, training pads and pet carriers for a district-wide pet supply drive this summer. Pet rescue organizations across the city often rely on volunteers to help keep cherished animals off the streets. Gathering additional supplies…
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