Mar. 29, 2024 By Ayisha Green: NYC Smoke-Free For decades, we have known the consequences of tobacco smoke on the human body. We went from understanding smoking as a risk to personal health, to understanding that the smoke exhaled or released into the air by a burning cigarette is damaging the health of our loved…
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Mar. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) hosted its third annual “Women Who Lead Reception” earlier this month, where the organization shined a spotlight on six women whose contributions have significantly shaped the southeast Queens community. The event was held on Mar. 14 at GJDC’s Greater Nexus coworking space, located…
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Mar. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry
Council Member Francisco Moya announced his support for Metropolitan Park, a proposal put forward by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International that calls for the construction of an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex on the parking lot just west of Citi Field.
Mar. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Dozens of local residents flocked to a Bayside home earlier this week in support of the property owner who says squatters have taken control of her house and are preventing her from selling the property. The large crowd, which resulted in the NYPD temporarily closing off a block of…
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Mar. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Woodhaven Business Improvement District, an organization dedicated to boosting local commerce, is preparing for the return of Woodhaven Restaurant Week, where participating eateries along Jamaica Avenue offer special deals to customers for a limited time. More than 20 restaurants along Jamaica Avenue will be offering customers unique pricing…
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Mar. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson Six people were assaulted at a Jamaica charter school just after noon on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Chaos erupted at New Dawn Charter High School II, located at 89-25 161st St., after a fight broke out in the cafeteria. Police responded to a 911 call about a slashing…
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Mar. 28, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld & Dean Moses Mayor Eric Adams plans to introduce AI-powered metal detectors into the New York City subway system in a bid to catch illegal guns and knives. The mayor said that the city will begin testing in subway stations high-tech metal detectors manufactured by Evolv Technology, which…
Mar. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson With many Flushing business owners and workers feeling unsafe, the Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a program offering them free self-defense classes. From Wednesday Apr. 3 through June 5, business owners and employees within the zip codes 11354 and 11355 can sign up for free weekly classes…
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Mar. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo. Jr. will be giving motorists and pedestrians a chance next month to learn first-hand about the consequences of distracted driving through the use of virtual reality and driving simulations. An interactive multi-agency distracted driving event, hosted by Addabbo, will take place on Wednesday, Apr….
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Mar. 28, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Dean Moses
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday that the alleged shooter who killed Police Officer Jonathan Diller on Monday afternoon has been hit with a first-degree murder charge punishable by life imprisonment without parole upon conviction.