Mar. 8, 2024 By Dean Moses
Queens police have shot and killed man after he allegedly stabbed a woman during a house party on Friday evening, police said.
Queens police shoot man after he stabs woman inside home, sources says
Author: schnepsrestagent
Rev. Al Sharpton, community leaders draw attention to high unemployment rate among Black New Yorkers, tout Steve Cohen’s casino plan
Mar. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder of the National Action Network, a New York-based civil rights organization, joined several community leaders at a church in East Elmhurst Thursday to discuss the high rate of unemployment among Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. Sharpton, who spoke at the First Baptist Church of Corona, called upon the leaders of New York City and New York State to address the widening unemployment gap between Black and Brown New Yorkers and white residents. He also revealed that he and New York City Mayor Eric Adams plan to hold a summit…
Read More
East Elmhurst early morning robbery suspect remains at large, reward up to $3,500: NYPD
Mar. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
An East Elmhurst man was beaten and robbed in his home nearly two months ago and on Wednesday, the NYPD asked the public for help in identifying his assailant.
Knights of Columbus in Glendale will host an Easter food drive this Saturday
Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Msgr. Sherman Council No 5103 chapter of the Knights of Columbus is hosting an Easter food drive this Saturday, Mar. 9, in support of the Sacred Heart Food Pantry. Volunteers will be stationed at two locations in Glendale: the Sacred Heart Academy’s school yard at 84-05 78th Ave….
Read More
PAL’s South Jamaica team takes 1st place in annual Tournament of Champions
Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson More than 150 Police Athletic League (PAL) participants from centers around the city competed in a day of fun-filled challenges at the PAL’s annual Tournament of Champions last month. Some of New York’s most creative middle schoolers gathered on Feb. 22 at the PAL’s Edward Byrne Center- located in South Jamaica-to participate in all-STEAM brain games. STEAM is comprised of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics-based enrichment activities. After a day filled with fierce competition, the Edward Byrne Center team took first place in the tournament. The 5th-8th graders competed in an 11-round competition,…
Read More
Santos Challenges LaLota to GOP Primary in East End Congressional Race
Mar. 8, 2024 By Timothy Bolger George Santos, the infamously resume-fabricating ex-congressman who was expelled after being arrested on federal fraud charges last year, declared Thursday that he wants to represent the East End in Congress. The announcement, which comes after Santos said he would not seek elected office again, sets up a potential GOP…
Burglar sought for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a restaurant inside Flushing’s New World Mall: NYPD
Mar. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a burglar who allegedly targeted a commercial establishment inside the New World Mall and stole tens of thousands of dollars more than a month ago.
Queens man busted for working with Brooklyn smuggling crew transporting raw animal intestines from China: Feds
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.
Hop on over to Queens Center Mall and The Shops at Atlas Park to meet the Easter Bunny
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…
Read More
East Elmhurst man admits he scammed the city out of $12M for homeless shelter work that was never done
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.