Nov. 13, 2020 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man wanted in connection to a string of break-ins that have taken place in Astoria over the past month. The first incident occurred at around 5:40 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 when the suspect attempted to break into an apartment in the vicinity… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill De Blasio warned today that New York City schools could close for in-person learning as soon as Monday amid a spike in COVID-19 infections. The mayor told parents to brace themselves for closures during an appearance on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show this morning. He said parents with… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin Police arrested a 35-year-old woman Thursday for her involvement in an anti-Muslim hate crime in Rego Park last week. Giselle DeJesus, of Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park, was arrested and charged with assault as a hate crime and other crimes after she and an unknown man allegedly beat a… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Creek and the Cave, a staple venue in the Long Island City comedy scene, has shut permanently after a 14-year-run. The much-lauded comedy club and restaurant, located at 10-93 Jackson Ave., has closed for good, its owner Rebecca Trent announced on social media Thursday. “The Creek and the… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to rape a 14-year-old girl in Kew Gardens and a woman near Forest Park Thursday. The first incident took place in Kew Gardens at around 12:35 p.m. when the man targeted a 14-year-old girl. Police said the suspect approached the… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Queens teenager was indicted for attempted murder Thursday for shooting a UPS worker after being enraged that the truck the victim was driving had blocked a Woodhaven street. Jahsheen Osbourne, 19, was riding in the passenger seat of a white Mercedes on Jan. 14 at around 3:30 p.m…. Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin A man on a scooter died after colliding with a semi-truck in Astoria Thursday morning. The scooter and a Bud Light semi-truck collided as the truck driver turned onto Crescent Street from Astoria Boulevard around 8:30 a.m., according to police and video footage captured at the scene. The scooter driver… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Debra Markell, the current Community Board 2 District Manager, announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next city council member for the 23rd District. Markell, a resident of Glen Oaks, is looking to fill the seat currently occupied by Council Member Barry Grodenchik, who will be stepping… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin An Astoria teen was honored by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) for her leadership and community service work. Despina Anastasiou was named the “2020 Future Woman of Distinction” and recognized alongside eight other young women at the Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s 28th annual Women… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at knifepoint near the NYCHA Queensbridge Houses development last month. The perpetrator approached the 33-year-old victim outside 40-07 12 St. on Oct. 29 at around 11:45 p.m. and displayed a knife, according to police. The suspect demanded cash before… Read more »