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…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Two lucky Powerball players in Queens are holding third-prize-winning tickets worth $50,000 each following the drawing on Sunday, April 7, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday. One winning ticket was sold at Stop & Go Convenience, located at 42-39 Main Street in Flushing, while the second was…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating a chain-reaction crash in South Richmond Hill involving an MTA bus that left nine bystanders injured on the night of Thursday, April 3. Police from the 106th Precinct in South Ozone Park responded to a 911 call reporting…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Diana E. Limongi As a mom who works outside the home, I know all too well the struggles that working parents face here in Queens and throughout New York state. I, too, have struggled to find affordable child care in my community. Child care has always been 20-30 percent of…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Mighty Quinn’s BBQ is making a flavorful comeback in Forest Hills with a grand reopening celebration on Thursday, April 10, featuring mouthwatering barbecue and free tastings. Located at 108-22 Queens Blvd., the popular barbecue spot—known for its smoked meats and indulgent sides—is now under new ownership, as the…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Our North Star has always been keeping New York City streets, subways, and communities safe. This is a pro-public safety administration, and we know that in order for New York City to be the best place to raise a family, our neighborhoods need to be safe. Since…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson A local teen hailing from Jamaica Estates is making waves in gymnastics. Mariyah Aranbayev, 17, medaled second place on uneven bars last week at the New Jersey Level 10 State Championship. The all-around gymnast scored 9.700 out of a perfect 10 on the uneven bars during the competition.…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway A group of City Council Members known as the “Common Sense Caucus” is gearing up to introduce legislation next week aimed at making New York City’s recently implemented mandatory household composting program voluntary. The caucus, which includes Council Members Robert Holden, Kristy Marmorato, Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, Susan…