Dec. 19, 2022 By Czarinna Andres A 49-year-old New Jersey man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while attempted to cross the Grand Central Parkway on foot in Corona during the early hours Sunday morning. Luis Saguay, of Wallington, NJ, was hit by a 52-year-old woman driving eastbound in a Mercedes Benz SUV… Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on Dec. 15, 2022 By Haidee Chu Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed into law a bill that will ban the sale of dogs, cats and bunnies by retail operations starting next December. Animal welfare advocates applauded the new law they say will eliminate the market for… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2022 By Christian Murray Three Brooklyn men have been charged in connection to two gunpoint robberies that took place last month—with one allegedly taking place at a gas station in Sunnyside and the other at a deli in East Elmhurst. Reginald Williams, 23, Calvin Scantlebury, 39, and Dewkwan Cooper, 22, were indicted and… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy broke many of its own records in 2022, with the organization attributing its success to its volunteers, donors and sponsors. The organization, which helps maintain and organize events at Long Island City’s waterfront parks, removed more weeds this year than ever before (1,100 bags),… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2022 By Christian Murray A Ridgewood man has been indicted for possessing 13 pounds of cocaine after being busted by federal agents who were conducting a citywide drug trafficking investigation. Reynaldo Almonte, 29, of George Street, was indicted in Manhattan Supreme Court earlier this month on charges of criminal possession of a controlled… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that bans pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. The law aims to end the puppy mill pipeline—and has long been championed by State Sen. Mike Gianaris, who represents western Queens. “Today is a great day for our four-legged… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2022 By Christian Murray The police released video Wednesday of two men wanted in connection to a robbery that took place in Jackson Heights last month. The suspects allegedly approached a 43-year-old man at around 1:40 a.m. on Nov. 27 as the victim approached his 95-05 35th Ave. apartment building. The pair then… Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on Dec. 14, 2022 By Jose Martinez As the country’s largest mass transit system teeters on the edge of a so-called fiscal cliff, New York lawmakers on Wednesday touted a package of “Fix the MTA” bills designed to pull the agency back from the brink of financial… Read more »
Dec. 14, 2022 By Christian Murray An East Elmhurst man has been indicted in connection to a violent home invasion—and attempted rape—that took place in Jamaica, Queens earlier this year. Michael Rispers, 36, was arraigned Tuesday on a 13-count indictment charging him with burglary, robbery, assault, attempted rape, strangulation, and other charges. “The reign of… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2022 By Christian Murray City officials broke ground Monday on a $6.6 million upgrade to Maple Playground, a popular park located in downtown Flushing. The revamp will see the children’s play area enlarged and relocated to the shaded east side of the park, and it will come with new play equipment and swings… Read more »