Cops Looking for Man Who Grabbed Woman’s Buttocks At Queensboro Plaza Station Friday

May. 16, 2025 By Abbie Martin Greenbaum

The Third Avenue Bridge may be getting a new name.

May. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

The energy of May is on full display across Queens, with a lineup of local races that invite runners of all levels to hit the pavement and the trails. With mild temperatures and sunny skies setting the stage, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the spring weather before the summer heat sets in. From the Forest Park 4 Mile Road and Trail Classic to the festive Great Hawaiian Luau 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, these events offer more than just a workout—they foster community spirit and personal growth. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen before lacing up and heading out. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the sport, these May races offer a chance to challenge yourself and connect with others in motion.

Police from the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway are looking for a gunman who shot two women at the Ocean Bay Apartments in Arverne on the night of Saturday, May 10.

The suspect is seen on video surveillance at around 9:35 p.m. approaching the southeast corner of the NYCHA complex at Beach 54th Street and Arverne Boulevard, where he pulled out a handgun and opened fire at a group of people, striking two women before running off. When officers responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress at the complex, which is also called the Oceanside Apartments, they found the two victims: a 34-year-old woman who was shot in both legs and a 32-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. EMS responded to the location and transported the victims to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where they were both listed in stable condition.

May. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Nearly 1,000 people have signed an online petition opposing plans to convert a former Catholic convent in East Elmhurst into a mental health crisis facility for children and teenagers, citing concerns over safety, communication missteps and potential future use of the site.

May 16, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect who allegedly attacked an F train rider at the 21st Street–Queensbridge subway station in Long Island City on the night of Saturday, May 10.

May. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC), Cirrus Workforce Housing Advisors, LP, and a coalition of labor unions announced a landmark agreement to build up to 50,000 units of workforce housing citywide over the next two decades.

May 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed to expand a 2-story residential building at 94-24 55th Ave. in Elmhurst into a 4-story building with six housing units.

May 16, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

A lucky lottery player in Sunnyside is ending their week on a high note after purchasing a top-prize winning ticket in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 evening drawing on Thursday.

May. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway

A longtime Woodside favorite has entered a new chapter. As of April 29, the popular Bowlero location at 69-10 34th Ave. has officially rebranded as Lucky Strike Queens, marking a full transformation into the national Lucky Strike Entertainment brand.

May. 15, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Phil Craig 

While one’s worth is not determined by an abundance of possessions, our faith teaches us that all workers deserve a just living. However, for many people in our communities, the way our laws are written are keeping them from enjoying equal pay for equal work. This is especially true for New Yorkers who support themselves and their families doing delivery work — and we stand alongside our lawmakers who are looking to change that.