Jul. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Despite her landslide victory in the June 27 Democratic primary, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is reminding her supporters that there is still work to be done in her re-election bid. Katz acknowledged that retired Judge George Grasso, who had a disappointing second-place finish in the primary, will continue…
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Hundreds head to J Mart’s soft opening of new Little Neck location
Jul. 3, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Hundreds of community members flocked to the soft opening of J Mart’s new location at 249-26 Northern Blvd. in Little Neck on July 3. The new supermarket has taken over the space previously occupied by Stop and Shop before it closed down in Oct. 2021. As part of promoting…
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Astoria’s Museum of Moving Image to showcase 70mm films, celebrate hip-hop in series of summer events
July 3, 2023 By John Schilling The Museum of Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria will undergo some changes and offer some new experiences for visitors to enjoy this summer, including new film screenings and updates to current exhibits. Like in years past, the Museum of Moving Image will host “See It Big: 70mm!” its annual… Read more »
100th Precinct Community Council says farewell to longtime members
Jul. 3, 2023 By John Schilling The 100th Precinct Community Council in Rockaway Beach returned to its traditional in-person format at the Knights of Columbus on Beach 90th Street on June 28 after three years of meeting virtually on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s good to see everybody in person,” said 100th Precinct…
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Homeless man arrested for groping woman in broad daylight on Astoria street: NYPD
July 3, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have arrested a homeless man for allegedly groping a woman while she was walking in Astoria near the Mount Sinai Queens Hospital on Saturday afternoon, July 1. Kevin Campos, 28, was nabbed by police on July 2 and charged with sexual abuse and forcible touching after he allegedly… Read more »
Roll up! Legal cannabis dispensary in Jamaica using former police car to deliver weed
June 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan There’s more than one way to roll a joint! The operators of the borough’s first legal cannabis dispensary say they have decided to put a tool used in the war on drugs to better use. Extasy James and her cousin, Michael James, Jr., who own Good Grades on Jamaica… Read more »
Woodhaven BID encourages businesses, residents to keep Jamaica Avenue clean
Jun. 30, 2023 By Anthony Medina In partnership with the Department of Sanitation for New York and the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the Woodhaven BID hosted a tabling event on June 29 to help encourage businesses and residents to keep Jamaica Avenue clean on. The group set up in front of the BID office at…
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Prosecutors in Santos case hand his defense over 80K pages of material
Jun. 30, 2023 By Jake Offenhartz, AP
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors said Friday that they have turned over more than 80,000 pages of materials to U.S. Rep. George Santos ’ lawyers in the federal fraud and money laundering case against him.
Sports field near Long Island City waterfront reopens after colorful $1.5 million overhaul
June 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A popular sports field near the Long Island City waterfront reopened on Monday, June 26 after getting a flashy $1.5 million makeover. A new high-quality synthetic turf surface and new running track have been installed at the Gantry Plaza State Park Sports Field, located between Center Boulevard and 5th… Read more »
Thousands turnout for Independence Day fireworks at Astoria Park
June 30, 2023 By Julia Moro Attendees at Astoria Park were left in awe as they watched the fireworks show over the East River on Thursday, June 29. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (LDC) Inc. hosted its early Independence Day celebration on the Astoria Park Great Lawn and Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate… Read more »