After several high-profile shootings in and around the Woodside Houses, state Sen. Michael Gianaris announced he secured $365,000 in funding for Community Capacity Development (CCD) to fight gun violence at the NYCHA development. “Making our communities safe starts with empowering our neighbors to lead and investing in proven tools to interrupt violence and prevent disruption… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The advocacy group Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) is preparing to host its third annual Suitcase Sunday, an event dedicated to celebrating the success and resilience of formerly incarcerated people (FIP). The event will take place at Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica, on Sunday, July 16, from 11 a.m…. Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Amanda Salazar As the summer is heating up and people are going out more, there’s no better time to find some new local restaurants to check out. Whether you’re looking for a place to go to for Taco Tuesday, an upscale eatery for date night or want to try something culturally… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Julia Moro Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport proclaimed Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli in Astoria as the best deli in the city, making the announcement on a Tik Tok recently. When Rapaport visited his favorite sandwich spot this past week, he posted to Tik Tok, captioning his video, “Sal &… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Bill Parry A G-train rider was attacked inside a Court Square subway station late last month and suffered a head injury after he was assaulted by a man using an unusual weapon. The 41-year-old victim was on the mezzanine level of the Court Square-23rd Street station complex at around 7 p.m…. Read more »
July 13, 2023 By Zach Gewelb Police are searching for the pickpocket who robbed a man inside of Friend’s Tavern in Jackson Heights earlier this month. Authorities say that the 34-year-old victim was inside of Friend’s Tavern — located at 78-11 Roosevelt Ave., within the confines of the 115th Precinct — at approximately 2:20 a.m…. Read more »
July 12, 2023 By Bill Parry When a Department of Transportation truck parked on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City caught fire and exploded on Wednesday, July 5, it sent lunchtime crowds searching for cover. Panicked residents and merchants rushed to call 911 as first responders evacuated businesses and restaurants along the commercial corridor, but… Read more »
July 12, 2023 By Julia Moro Mount Sinai Queens announced on July 11 that a new cardiac catheterization lab will open in its Astoria location, providing more efficient and comprehensive care to hundreds of heart patients for emergencies and scheduled procedures. Atul Kukar, DO, the director of the Mount Sinai Queens Catheterization Lab, will lead… Read more »
July 12, 2023 By By Ethan Marshall The Queensbridge nonprofit Operation Safe Block Inc. held its annual “The World is Yours” trip to Universal Studious for approximately 50 local Queens kids between the ages of 7 and 14 last weekend. The trip was made possible thanks in large part to the organization’s sponsors, including legendary… Read more »
July 11, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Long Island City resident is aiming to become New York’s first transgender state legislator, having announced a run for Assembly District 37, a seat currently held by embattled Assembly Member Juan Ardila, whose term has been shrouded with sexual abuse allegations. Émilia Decaudin, 24, a transgender woman, launched… Read more »