May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci Queens Congressmember Grace Meng announced last week that she has introduced legislation to promote education about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – in an effort to combat anti-Asian racism. The bill, titled the Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act, aims to help eliminate discrimination and prejudice… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci A homeless man was fatally stabbed at an Elmhurst subway station last month– and the police announced Saturday that they have made an arrest. Mark Albano, 34, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon, the NYPD said. Albano lives in Elmhurst – less than… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 33-year-old man was fatally shot near the Queensbridge Houses NYCHA complex when he was ambushed by two men just after midnight Monday. Kayron Wilson was sitting in the front passenger seat of a car alongside a female companion, when two men approached the vehicle on the corner of… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci The NYPD released video footage of a wild shootout that took place in Corona last month – and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved. The gunfight took place at about 12:30 a.m. on April 19 in front of a tire shop at 46-04 108… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci A 28-year-old Queens Village man was arraigned Sunday afternoon on charges of killing and sexually assaulting his own mother, the Queens district attorney said. Pushkar Sharma was charged with second degree murder and first degree sexual abuse in the death of his 65-year-old mother, Saroj Sharma, authorities said. The incident… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Public Library (QPL) reopened 14 branches today where patrons are now able to enter the facility, browse the collections in-person and use the computers for limited periods of time. The 14 “in-person” reopenings mark a milestone for QPL, since up until now the library system has only… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A number of local leaders are holding a rally in Kew Gardens Saturday calling on the city not to transfer the control of school safety officers from the NYPD to the Dept. of Education. The rally, called “Keep Safety Agents in Schools,” will take place outside Queens Borough Hall,… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin An Astoria-based dance company is closing due to the toll the pandemic has taken on its business. Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre announced Thursday that it is dissolving the organization and closing its dance center — effective immediately. The company was founded 27 years ago and opened its Rioult Dance… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Several candidates are running to represent the 25th Council District—a position that is currently occupied by the term-limited Danny Dromm. In our latest podcast, we talk to Yi (Andy) Chen who is one of the candidates campaigning for the seat. Chen, who was born in China and immigrated to… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin Two affordable housing lotteries are now open in Long Island City and Astoria, but only to people who make at least $68,500 a year. In total, 13 apartments are up for grabs across the two apartment buildings — which are both located on Crescent Street. To be eligible for… Read more »