July 8, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A Bronx man has been indicted for the shooting death of a man in Long Island City in May. Darrius Saunders, 28, was arraigned Wednesday on a five-count indictment charging him with murder in the second degree among other charges. If convicted, he faces up to 25-years-to-life in prison…. Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Eligible parents will begin receiving a monthly payment starting on July 15 from the federal government. The payment comes in the form of an early child tax credit, which was included as part of the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March… Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A group of small business owners in Forest Hills have come together at a time of adversity to host their first event this summer. Several merchants along Metropolitan Avenue have formed a group called the Metro Village of Forest Hills and are hosting a community day on Saturday, Aug…. Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A free music festival featuring members of rock bands Sonic Youth and The Modern Lovers will take place this Sunday in Sunnyside. The event, called Summer Jam, will take place from 12:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Skillman Avenue and will feature several Queens-based artists performing music, comedy and… Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Science is back! The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) opened its doors for the first time in nearly 16 months today after being closed due to health risks stemming from COVID-19. The science museum has fully reopened and features a new interactive exhibit called The Happiness Experiment. The… Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 66-year-old woman was shoved into a subway train by a stranger at a station in Jackson Heights on Sunday. The woman was standing on the train platform inside the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue station at around 11:45 p.m. when another woman randomly pushed her into a northbound E train,… Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Christian Murray A man who killed his half-brother by stabbing him 137 times has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and faces 19 years in prison, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office. Wkorasky Voltaire, 30, pleaded guilty Wednesday for the stabbing death of his half-brother McKenzie Placide that took place inside an… Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A 17-year-old was shot dead outside an Elmhurst bar Wednesday in what police say was a drug-related killing. Eduardo Hernandez was gunned down in front of Sabor Latino Restaurant and Bar, located at 95-35 40 Rd., at around 4:25 p.m., according to police. Police responded to a 911 call… Read more »
July 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 34-year-old man was slashed across the face in an apparent anti-gay attack in Jackson Heights Tuesday. The victim was outside a building on 77th Street near 37th Road at around 3:10 a.m. when he got into an argument with another man, police said. The argument escalated and the… Read more »
July 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin A Republican running for the Astoria City Council seat is kicking off her campaign with the grand opening of her campaign office Saturday. Felicia Kalan is running against Tiffany Cabán for the Council District 22 seat representing Astoria, East Elmhurst and parts of Jackson Heights and Woodside. Kalan is… Read more »