July 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A 50-year-old man is in critical condition after he struck a minivan while riding a scooter in Astoria Sunday morning, July 9, according to authorities. The victim was on a gas-powered scooter traveling westbound on 28th Avenue when he collided with a 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan at the intersection… Read more »
July 10, 2023 By Bill Parry An E train rider broke his arm after he was shoved from a train at the Grand Avenue-Newtown subway station in Elmhurst last month, according to the NYPD. Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 are still looking for the assailant who approached the 60-year-old… Read more »
Jul. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct are searching for a man who stole over $1,000 in clothing from Carter’s clothing store in Ridgewood on July 4. Police say the suspect entered the Carter’s located at 57-21 Myrtle Ave. in Ridgewood on Tuesday, July 4, and stole various items from the…
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July 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Mexican bar/restaurant in Sunnyside is set to close, having never recovered from the pandemic-era lockdowns. Arriba Arriba, known for its margaritas and Mexican flare, will close next month at 40-15 Queens Blvd. after a 15-year run. The establishment has a reputation for its sprightly atmosphere, live sports screenings… Read more »
July 10, 2023 By Jessica Militello The new mural on the bike corral at 31st Avenue and 34th Street in Astoria is full of bright colors, shapes and designs that intersect and overlap individually and harmoniously, not unlike the different cultures that comprise the community. Artist and illustrator Talisa Almonte created the now completed artwork,… Read more »
July 10, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The annual Colombian Flower Festival Parade, or Desfile de Silleteros, bloomed along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights on Sunday, July 9. Revelers lined up along the parade route between 69th and 87th Streets, celebrating their Colombian heritage, proudly waving Colombian flags, dancing to Colombian tunes and collecting flowers abound… Read more »
Jul. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato recently marched with cancer survivors and advocates for Aesthetic Flat Closure — also known as a flat chest wall — at the 20th anniversary event for the Middle Village Relay for Life. The assemblywoman was joined by survivors — or “thrivers,” as she called them…
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Jul. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Business owners and organization leaders joined Congresswoman Grace Meng and Kevin Livingston, founder and CEO of the 100 Suits organization, to celebrate the launch of the Empower Queens Workforce & Entrepreneurship program outside of Pomonok Houses on Thursday, July 6. Community leaders were gathered at the intersection of Jewel…
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July 7, 2023 By Danielle Brody Instead of leaving town, why not try a staycation? We’ve put together a list of hotels in western Queens. Each property has unique features from pet friendly policies, rooftops overlooking Manhattan, or on-site bars — so you may not even want to leave the hotel. Paper Factory | 37-06… Read more »
Jul. 7, 2023 By John Schilling Two workers accused of an alleged assault on a customer in a Rockaway Park deli last month were indicted and arraigned in court on July 7 on first degree strangulation charges and other crimes, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. Saber Abuhamra, 34, and Jorge Hernandez, 23, are…
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