March 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A 67-year-old man was punched in the face in an unprovoked attack at a Long Island City subway station Monday. The perpetrator, police said, allegedly approached the victim inside the Court Square-23rd Street subway station at around 9:50 a.m. and sucker punched him without cause, according to police. The… Read more »
March 17, 2021 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, who is running for Queens Borough President, has tested positive for COVID-19 and believes that he contracted the virus while petitioning over the weekend. Van Bramer said that he was tested for the virus Monday and got word Tuesday that he was infected. He… Read more »
March 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Police have arrested a man who allegedly tried to rape a woman in Woodhaven earlier this year. Marlon Serrano, 47, was arrested and charged Friday for attempting to rape a 58-year-old woman who had been walking along 92nd Street — on a residential block near 89th Avenue — at… Read more »
March 17, 2021 By Allie Griffin JetBlue is considering pulling its headquarters from Long Island City, where it’s been for roughly a decade, according to a new report. The airline, which brands itself as “New York’s Hometown Airline,” has been headquartered in Queens since its founding in 1999. JetBlue, however, may move jobs out of… Read more »
March 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan WeWork, the shared-office leasing company, announced Tuesday that it has entered into a partnership with the Queens Chamber of Commerce to offer its members discounted rent. The company has also entered into a similar deal with the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx Chambers of Commerce as part… Read more »
March 17, 2021 By Christian Murray Five armed men dressed like NYPD cops busted into an apartment in Ozone Park yesterday, before zip tying the occupants and making off with a Rolex watch and jewelry. The men, who were wearing NYPD knit hats and bullet proof vests, forced their way into a basement apartment on… Read more »
March 16, 2021 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two suspects who loaded up their shopping carts with pain relievers and walked out of BJ’s Wholesale Club on 48th Street without paying. The alleged thieves, a male and a female, walked into the 34-60 48th St. store at around 8:10 p.m. on Friday… Read more »
March 16, 2021 By Christina Santucci A Queens-based non-profit will hold its annual Evening of Fine Food event virtually this year, but attendees will still be able to feast on cuisine from some of borough’s favorite eateries – just at home. The Queens Center for Progress, which serves people with developmental disabilities, has arranged for… Read more »
March 16, 2021 By Christina Santucci A Queens judge dismissed nearly 700 open prostitution cases at the request of District Attorney Melinda Katz Tuesday morning. Queens Acting Supreme Court Justice Toko Serita granted Katz’s request to vacate the open warrants and dismiss the cases pertaining to people who have been charged with loitering for the… Read more »
March 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin Elected officials in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst appear to be divided as to who they want as their next council member. State Senator Jessica Ramos endorsed candidate Carolyn Tran, a single mom and former council staffer, for the District 25 city council race last week. Meanwhile, about a month… Read more »