Feb. 15, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton Students from the Christ the King High School’s (CTK) speech and debate team in Middle Village have been invited to participate in the 49th Harvard National High School Invitational Forensics Tournament scheduled for President’s Day weekend. The annual tournament, which takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, brings students together from… Read more »
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Elmhurst man dies days after he was struck by pickup truck crossing Roosevelt Avenue: NYPD
Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry An Elmhurst man died three days after he was struck by the driver of a pickup truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Corona, according to authorities. On the night of Sunday, Feb. 5, police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision… Read more »
Community board chairs express concern over proposed cuts to city budget that will slash services across Queens
Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Queens Borough Board voted overwhelmingly to approve the package of budget priorities Monday, Feb. 13, although several community board chairs expressed concern over issues caused by the city’s migrant crisis.
NYPD defund pledge and busy schedules: How the City Council Progressive Caucus saw a 15-member defection
Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »
Furry fun! Enter your cat or dog in our Pet Photo Contest, and win!
Feb. 14, 2023 amNewYork Metro Everyone loves showcasing their favorite pet and their cute looks or hilarious antics. Now’s your chance to share them with the entire city, and maybe even win a few bucks! Schneps Media’s Pet Pros have launched a Pet Photo Contest where you can enter pictures of your cats and…
NYPD searching for group who assaulted, robbed a 67-year-old man in Far Rockaway
Feb. 14, 2023 By Julia Moro The NYPD are looking for a group of approximately 11 individuals who allegedly robbed a 67-year-old man the Beach 25 Street A train station at Rockaway Freeway and Beach 25th Street on Saturday, Feb. 11. At approximately 9 p.m., the victim was exiting the station when he was approached… Read more »
Astoria kebab restaurant searches for newlyweds who recently visited to gift them free kebabs for a year
Feb. 14, 2023 By Sarah Belle Lin Call it a match ground and grilled in a fit of fiery heat. Such is the burning passion that a kebab restaurant in Astoria, Queens, is displaying as it launches the search of a lifetime for the newlywed couple who recently visited their restaurant and danced a “first… Read more »
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez takes walking tour to learn more about proposed Astoria Waterfront Arts District
Feb. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a walking tour of the proposed Astoria Waterfront Arts District on Feb. 13 with a group of community members and stakeholders to learn more about the project. The Astoria Waterfront Arts District would stretch from Astoria Boulevard south to include Rainey Park and would include… Read more »
Six Queens historical sites featured in New York Landmarks Conservancy online exhibition
Feb. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Six Queens historical institutions are featured in the New York Landmarks Conservancy online exhibition showcasing photography and architectural history of 50 sites throughout the city as part of its 50th anniversary yearlong celebration. The online exhibition, “50 at 50,” celebrates the nonprofit’s continued determination to save the city’s unique… Read more »
MTA seizes 18 vehicles on the Whitestone Bridge to crack down on persistent toll violators
Feb. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry Eighteen motorists trying to get to Queens from the Bronx via the Whitestone Bridge on Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, were pulled over and had their vehicles towed to a nearby impound lot for persistently evading tolls. During the same day, MTA Bridge and Tunnel officers towed a record 32… Read more »