Feb. 22, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Several illegal smoke shops in College Point and Whitestone were busted Tuesday by the NYC Sheriff’s Department. Officers seized a “tremendous amount” of flavored nicotine vapes, which are illegal in the state, as well as cannabis products such as edibles and joints that cannot be sold without a state license. The officers were able to fill dozens of large garbage bags with the confiscated products during the afternoon raids. One of the locations targeted was Whitestone Essentials on 150th Street. The officers from the sheriff’s department, with assistance from the 109th Precinct, simultaneously raided…
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Bomb threat forces lockdown at York College and Queens College, NYPD investigating
Feb. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry and Anthony Medina
Two CUNY colleges in Queens were thrust into chaos Thursday afternoon as both York College and Queens College campuses received bomb threats.
Beloved Howard Beach tapas restaurant Saffron will close its doors in March after 15 years in business
Feb. 22, 2024 By Athena Dawson Beloved Howard Beach fixture Saffron has announced it will close its doors on Sunday, Mar. 24th. The Mediterranean restaurant- located at 161-50 Crossbay Blvd.- specializes in Spanish tapas and innovative fusion cuisine, featuring an array of vibrant seafood, veggie and meat tapas and various paella dishes. The family and…
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NYC Ferry operator Hornblower acquired by private equity firm after bankruptcy filing
Feb. 22, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Hornblower Group, the cruise operator that operates the NYC Ferry system, has been acquired by a private equity firm after filing for bankruptcy — though the city says this will not impact ferry service.
Upcoming closure of Marine Parkway Bridge raises safety concerns on western end of Rockaway peninsula
Feb. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
MTA Bridges and Tunnels will be implementing a full closure of the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge that connects the western end of the Rockaway peninsula to Brooklyn from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24.
CM Paladino bringing free mammogram bus to Whitestone for breast cancer screenings
Feb. 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is leading an initiative to offer free mammogram screenings for breast cancer this March, ensuring access to this crucial health service. Paladino, who represents Whitestone, College Point, Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston and parts of North Flushing, is offering the free service to her constituents on…
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‘I just had 15 seconds’: Residents describe terrifying moment 2-alarm fire tore through their Astoria apartment building
Feb. 21, 2024 By Dean Moses
The Queens residents who live above an Astoria laundromat described Wednesday afternoon the terrifying moment a two-alarm fire tore through their apartments from below just hours prior.
Long Island woman sentenced to more than two decades in prison for 2021 hit-and-run that killed NYPD cop: DA
Feb. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Long Island woman was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for speeding through an NYPD roadblock while drunk and killing a highway patrolman in a 2021 hit-and-run collision on the Long Island Expressway in Fresh Meadows.
Nine New Yorkers charged with selling psychedelic mushrooms and cocaine in Washington Square Park
Feb. 21, 2024 By Emily Davenport
Nine people were cuffed for allegedly selling psychedelic psilocybin mushrooms and cocaine near Washington Square Park.
Subway service changes: Ongoing Queens station upgrades to impact several lines on March weekends
Feb. 21, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The MTA on Wednesday advised customers of significant weekend service disruptions for subway riders in Queens on two consecutive weekends in March, as the agency continues installing accessibility upgrades at the Queensboro Plaza station.