Feb. 11, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
A 17-year-old boy in Queens is recovering at a local hospital after being jumped and stabbed by multiple individuals on Saturday.
Teen jumped, stabbed outside Queens grocery store
Author: schnepsrestagent
Teen jumped, stabbed outside Queens grocery store
A 17-year-old boy in Queens is recovering at a local hospital after being jumped and stabbed by multiple individuals on Saturday.
Black History Month: New NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations looks back at formative years in Queens
Feb. 11, 2024 By Dean Moses
From crime-riddled Queens streets to the top echelon of the country’s largest police department, Kaz Daughtry took amNewYork Metro back to where he grew up days after being promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Operations during Black History Month.
Multiplex Cinemas in Whitestone to officially close in May
Feb. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Moviegoers have just a couple months left to catch a screening at College Point Multiplex Cinemas in Whitestone. The movie theater, owned and operated by National Amusements, formally announced Thursday the upcoming closure, citing a “business decision.” The company said the theater’s last day of operation will be May…
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Resorts World NYC to celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend, marking the Year of the Dragon
Feb. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) will usher in the Year of the Dragon on Sunday as part of its Lunar New Year celebrations, in what is one of the most significant events in Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. The Resorts World team will participate in the Lunar New Year Float Parade on Main Street in Flushing on Saturday, hosted by the Flushing Chinese Business Association, which promises a colorful display of cultural pride and unity. On Sunday at noon the celebration gets underway back in South Ozone Park with a Blessing Ceremony…
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Stadium ‘Noise’: Several residents battle Forest Hills Stadium over concerts
Feb. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A lawsuit filed against Forest Hills Stadium is calling for the operators to stop holding concerts at the historic open-air venue, citing a deterioration in the quality of life for nearby residents. The Forest Hills Gardens Corporation, a board that represents 900 properties on 175 acres, filed suit in…
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NYC blind and visually impaired youths take part in spelling bee-like competition at Middle Village school
Feb. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Several blind and visually impaired kids from New York City gathered to participate in a spelling bee-like competition at P.S./I.S. 49Q in Middle Village on Saturday, Feb. 3. Developed by the Braille Institute, the NYC Braille Challenge relates to reading comprehension, writing speed and accuracy, proofreading, spelling and reading tactile charts and graphs. This competition promotes the importance of Braille literacy and motivates kids with visual impairments to practice and hone their skills in this field. The participating youths, from grades 1-12, competed to earn a spot at Braille Challenge Finals, set to take…
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Presidents Day Sales: Discounted Appliances, TVs, Mattresses — and Tips on Buying Wisely
Feb. 9, 2024 By Stephanie Waddle You ever wonder about the origin of Presidents Day sales? Why so many discounts on appliances and mattresses? And what do they all have to do with presidents? My mother remembers when it was called Washington’s Birthday and it was celebrated on February 22 — Washington’s actual birthday. In…
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Man shot during armed robbery in Glendale, gunman remains at large: NYPD
Feb. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 23-year-old man was shot and wounded during an armed robbery in front of a Glendale car service company on Friday morning.
Residents pack town hall hosted by Sen. Ramos to debate proposed casino development and alternative plan
Feb. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of people gathered at the New York Hall of Science for a town hall hosted by state Sen. Jessica Ramos Wednesday evening to provide encouragement—or disapproval—of the proposed casino plan by Citi Field or the alternative Phoenix Meadows proposal. A huge line wrapped around the building as residents waited in anticipation to get inside. Part of the massive crowd were required to go into a standby auditorium to watch a live stream of the town hall via Facebook. The meeting, the third to be held by Ramos, was significant, since she said she…
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