Nov. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Members of the Sunnyside community are encouraged to scream at the top of their lungs underneath the 7 line on Saturday morning as part of a new initiative to release built-up emotions and forge a sense of community. “Sunnyside Screamers: The Second Scream” is scheduled to take place underneath… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry A Jackson Heights woman was indicted by a Queens grand jury for sex trafficking a transgender victim on Roosevelt Avenue starting in October 2023. Valezka Echeverrias, 30, of 80th Street, was arrested by the NYPD on Thursday, Nov. 21, pursuant to the indictment. She was arraigned in Queens Supreme… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens FDNY emergency medical technician is criminally charged with attempted murder and other crimes for the unprovoked shooting of a 36-year-old man on Steinway Street in Astoria in late August, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday. Isaiah Keller, 26, of 147th Street in Jamaica, was… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry Four teenage boys were taken into custody inside Long Island City High School in Astoria on Thursday afternoon after a brawl broke out and a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the head, according to an NYPD spokesperson. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to a 911 call… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2024 By Queens Post News Team A local art store and community hub in Jackson Heights is set to host an innovative art exhibition beginning in December. A.R.T. (Art Retail Therapy), located at 84-26 37th Ave., will host Off-Brand 3.0, which will feature 21 Queens-based artists. The exhibition will run from Saturday, Dec…. Read more »
Nov. 21, 2024 By Laura Rothrock and Wilma Alonso Long Island City and Fordham Road are two completely different neighborhoods. Fordham is the Bronx’s busiest commercial corridor, with more than 300 businesses, primarily retail. Long Island City is a multi-use waterfront community that includes residential, commercial, retail, and industrial properties. But here’s where our BIDs… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD has identified a suspect in the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a cyclist during a police chase through the streets of Astoria last month. Bekim Fiseku, 58, was allegedly behind the wheel of a black Dodge Ram 1500pick-up truck that was speeding towards the intersection of 34-th… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2024 By Jessica Militello Before the turkey and pumpkin pie take center stage, Western Queens is serving up its own Thanksgiving tradition: Drinksgiving. This unofficial holiday on Thanksgiving Eve is all about gathering with friends at local bars and lounges for drinks, laughs, and unforgettable memories before the holiday’s traditional festivities. From karaoke… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A group of civic-minded middle school students spearheaded a volunteer effort at the Astoria Park Alliance’s Annual Fall Leaf Fest on Saturday, Nov. 16. The students from IS 141, located on 21st Avenue in Astoria, were inspired by their love for Astoria Park and organized their peers, families, and… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry Two firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm fire in a two-story detached residential building at 18-32 Steinway St. on Monday night, according to the FDNY. A 911 call about a fire on the roof at the location was received just before 7 p.m. Arriving units saw heavy smoke… Read more »