Feb. 27, 2024 By Shyvonne Noboa We face a number of challenges as we age. But perhaps one of the most distressing is elder abuse. A 2021 study found that more than 1 in 10 older adults in New York State has experienced mistreatment. Elder abuse refers to neglect, financial exploitation, emotional or verbal abuse,… Read more »
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Woman assaulted near Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights on Saturday night: NYPD
Feb. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry A woman was attacked by a stranger just off Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights on Saturday night, according to the NYPD. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights reported that a 32-year-old woman was assaulted in front of 37-64 90th St. at around 11:30 p.m. when she became… Read more »
Assemblymembers Raga and Ardila join dozens of Woodside residents fighting for statewide right to counsel
Feb. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff Several non-profit groups held a town hall meeting in Woodside Wednesday evening where they advocated for the statewide right to counsel for tenants facing eviction. The event, held at the St. Sebastian’s Parish Center and called Queens United: Town Hall for Right to Counsel,” was attended… Read more »
Drunk driver crashes in Astoria, drives to Maspeth, where cops find woman passenger who later dies: NYPD
Feb. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry A drunk driver who allegedly crashed his vehicle in Astoria on Thursday that ultimately led to the death of his passenger has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, and other crimes, authorities said. The suspect allegedly crashed the vehicle in Astoria, before driving the damaged car to… Read more »
Bayside Historical Society marks 60 years of preserving local heritage
Feb. 22, 2024 By Christian Murray and QNS Staff A local historical society that has been instrumental in protecting historic buildings in Bayside is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Located at the historic 19th-century Fort Totten, Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has been preserving and promoting local history for the past 60 years, advocating for… Read more »
Corona cyclist killed after slamming into truck on northside of L.I.E. in Maspeth: NYPD
Feb. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry A Corona man was killed in a collision while cycling after dark in a desolate section of Maspeth on Thursday night. Jorge Galicia, 47, of 43rd Avenue, was riding between Frank Principe Park and Mt. Zion Cemetery just after 8:00 p.m. when he crashed into a box truck at… Read more »
Queens lawmakers rally in Woodside calling for energy prices to be capped for low-income New Yorkers
Feb. 22, 2024 By Rachel Butler Assembly members Jessica González-Rojas and Steven Raga joined residents outside the NYCHA Woodside Houses apartment complex on Feb. 21 to advocate for a bill that aims to reduce the amount that low-income New York residents have to pay for their energy bills. González-Rojas and Raga, whose respective Queens… Read more »
New surveillance image of Queens Plaza slasher emerges showing the suspect maskless before he allegedly attacked tourist: NYPD
Feb. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD released a new surveillance image on Wednesday that shows a suspect who is wanted in an unprovoked attack on a tourist at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City last week. The assault occurred on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 15 as a 29-year-old man,… Read more »
Astoria community rallies to help Astoria Music Collective founder with “Music 4 Meezy” benefit
Feb. 22, 2024 By Jessica Militello Since 2016 Astoria Music Collective founder Miguel Hernandez has worked with bars and restaurants in the neighborhood to get upcoming local singers and bands paid gigs and a place to perform. But now, family and friends of Hernandez are asking the Western Queens community for their outreach and support… Read more »
New legal cannabis dispensary opens its doors on Steinway Street
Feb. 21, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain A new legal cannabis dispensary has opened its doors on Steinway Street featuring an extensive array of over 400 products and is actively engaging in a wide range of social campaigns. Cannavita, located at 30-30 Steinway St., celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 17 after a soft… Read more »