Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is organizing two important community events later this month aimed at empowering the public, improving personal safety, and enhancing overall well-being. On Thursday, April 24, Addabbo will host a free interactive self-defense training class as part of his efforts to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Adam Daly More than $280 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resilience projects across New York City — including critical upgrades in Central Harlem, East Elmhurst and the South Street Seaport — is now at risk following the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Homeowners in northeast Queens received an important lesson in deed theft prevention during the April 7 Community Board 11 meeting, where officials warned of rising scams that often target elderly and immigrant residents. The meeting, held Monday evening at the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside, focused on…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller A top Adams administration official signed an executive order Tuesday night allowing federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex for the first time in over a decade. The move drew swift backlash from elected officials and advocates charging it is…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson In celebration of Civics Week 2025, Assembly Member Sam Berger visited several public schools across his district to engage students in conversations about civic duty, community leadership, and the role of local government. Civics Week, held this year from March 10 to 14, is an annual initiative organized…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Vanessa Rogan April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks has joined U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to introduce a privileged resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing him to impose blanket 10% tariffs on all imports. Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Neal,…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry The 70-year-old Glendale man who was reported missing by the NYPD on Friday after he was last seen at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital on March 14, was never actually missing, according to a hospital spokesperson. Antoni Bien is not only safe; he will soon be reunited…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Duck Donuts, the national franchise known for its warm, made-to-order donuts, will open its first College Point location on Saturday, April 12, at 7 a.m., with a special giveaway for early visitors. The new shop, located in the Whitepoint Shopping Center at 132-27 14th Ave., will reward the…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams insisted on Tuesday that President Trump is “someone that’s finally listening” to him on combating the city’s migrant crisis, citing it as an example of how he believes their warm relationship is benefiting the Big Apple. Hizzoner’s comments, made during his weekly news conference, came just…