Oct. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Unit is investigating an assault that occurred Sunday on board an MTA shuttle bus in South Richmond Hill after a young rider was allegedly attacked for wearing a turban and a face mask, according to authorities. The 106th Precinct reported that the bias crime went…
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Oct. 16, 2023 by Anthony Medina Community Board 9 met inside Queens Borough Hall for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and voted to remain in the Kew Gardens building after some discussions. At the top of the night, the community board recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of mammogram screening. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women. The board also acknowledged the atrocities occurring overseas in the Israel-Hamas War. The conflict has resulted in at least 2,800 deaths on both sides since Hamas launched…
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Oct. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry
Oct. 14, 2023 By Aidan Graham Following Hamas’ attacks in Israel over the weekend, which included the militant group firing thousands of missiles while kidnapping and killing hundreds of civilians, local organizations have stepped up to help — providing financial aid and donating much-needed resources to those in the line of fire. Those looking…
Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Over a dozen Korean seniors showed up for an evening seminar to learn best practices to avoid falling victim to both anti-Asian hate crimes and “crimes of opportunity” that can happen to anyone. The Hate Crime and Safety Seminar, in partnership with the Korean American Officer Association, was held…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Christian Murray, Bill Parry and Robert Pozarycki Not long after Hamas’ sudden terrorist attack on Israel last week, Democratic officials around New York reacted like many other observers — with shock, abject horror and anger over the violence. But the responses from elected officials affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of…
Oct. 13, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Borough President Donovan Richards welcomed community members and locals to the Queens Museum for a night of fun, celebration and entertainment to mark Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday Oct. 11. The event was one of positivity and celebration as various leaders of the Latin community and members of community-based organizations turned out to accompany Richards to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. There were also various dance performances throughout the night, as well as delicious food on offer for all attendees. “Tonight, we are here to celebrate the diverse cultures and accomplishments of the Latino…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan To make up for a rain cancellation, the city’s only corn maze at Queens County Farm in Floral Park is adding an extra date to their limited Maze by Moonlight lineup. If walking through a corn maze at night with just a flashlight wasn’t spooky enough, the newly added…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Anthony Medina Anna Kril, the founder and president of SHAREing and CAREing, is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Having gone through the rigors of battling with breast cancer, Kril set out on a mission to advocate for others in need of support and care during their cancer diagnosis. “The first time…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Botanical Garden will be hosting ‘Halloween at the Garden’ – a Halloween themed party, this Fall. Children are invited to show off their best Halloween costumes, walk a trick or treat trail and so much more. Set to take place on Sunday Oct. 29 at 12 p.m., there…
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