Aug. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry Officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) helped kickoff U.S. Open Fan Week on Aug. 21 at Corona Yard adjacent to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where the main draw gets underway from Monday, Aug. 28, and will run through Sunday,…
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Op-ed | Outdoor dining is here to stay in New York City
Aug. 22, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams
This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them.
Family of woman killed in Forest Hills fire launches GoFundMe to pay for funeral expenses
Aug. 22, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The family of a woman who perished in the Aug. 18 Forest Hills apartment fire is extending their gratitude to those who donated to their GoFundMe campaign to raise money to pay for the funeral and other expenses. Sippakorn Sornworawed launched the fundraiser to help his family and to…
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Woodhaven teacher charged with rape of 15-year-old girl after her mother reported the illicit affair: NYPD
Aug. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry A teacher at a Woodhaven school was arrested Monday, Aug. 21, and charged with raping a 15-year-old girl, according to authorities. Jamall Russell, 29, turned himself in at the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood, where he was booked on rape and other charges for having an ongoing relationship with an…
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Brookville man charged with murder for gunning down neighbor in Springfield Gardens: NYPD
Aug. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry A Brookville man was taken into custody on Monday, Aug. 21, and charged with the 2022 murder of his neighbor in Springfield Gardens. Homicide detectives from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village went to the 222nd Street home of 23-year-old Shyquell Jervey and arrested him in connection with the…
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Queens ready to welcome world back to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for 2023 U.S. Open
Aug. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry
Bayside taekwondo student earns spot on AAU national women’s heavyweight team
Aug. 22, 2023 By Ethan Marshall New York Black Belt Center of Bayside student Alexa Solomon was recently named to the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) national women’s heavyweight taekwondo team following success in multiple national tournaments. Solomon earned a medal during the National Championships in Fort Lauderdale, FL, before winning the team trial tournament in…
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Queens jury convicts Flushing man of attempted murder in Wolverine-style attack on BLM protesters in 2020: DA
Aug. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was found guilty on Aug. 18 of attempted murder in the Wolverine-style attack on peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstrators in June 2020, first charging at them wearing a glove with serrated blades and then attempting to run them over driving his SUV on the sidewalk in…
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Police searching for thieves who broke into Middle Village pharmacy
Aug. 21, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct are searching for the two unidentified thieves who broke into a pharmacy in Middle Village last week. Police say the suspects forced their way into the Pain Relief Rx Pharmacy, located at 63-03 Dry Harbor Road, at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15….
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Queens lawmaker secures $1.8 million for renovations at Forest Park’s ‘Barking Lot’
Aug. 21, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Councilwoman Lynn Schulman joined community activists, residents and their furry companions on Sunday, Aug. 20, to announce $1.8 million dedicated to the renovation and improvement of Forest Park’s beloved dog run, known as the “Barking Lot.” Joining Schulman for the announcement was city Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, Barking…
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