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Feb. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
To mark the one-month anniversary of the death of Astoria cyclist Tamara Chuchi Kao, who was struck and killed by the diver of a cement truck at the intersection of 29th Street and 24th Avenue, the neighborhood’s elected officials called on the city to build more bike lanes.
Feb. 3, 2023 By Ethan Marshall
Queens District 19 Councilwoman Vickie Paladino joined members of the NYC Sheriff’s Office in raiding two Whitestone smoke shops that have allegedly been selling cannabis products without the necessary licenses on Jan. 24. The raids occurred at Izzy Convenience Shop at 14-05 Parsons Blvd. and Stoney Smoke Shop at 14-03 150th St.
Feb. 3, 2023 By Jenna Bernath
The Department of Transportation has brought back a popular competition this year geared toward K-12 students that promotes health and traffic safety.
Feb. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills are looking for two young women who allegedly rifled through members’ lockers at Planet Fitness on multiple occasions late last month, stealing credit cards later used to make illegal purchases.
Feb. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
A 49-year-old man was attacked as he walked past the Blessed Sacrament Church in Jackson Heights last month.
Feb. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
Feb. 3, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP) hosted its first annual Lunar New Year celebration at the Deshi Senior Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, showcasing performances and food, celebrating the traditions of the growing Asian community.
Feb. 2, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed
Throughout February, Queens Public Library will celebrate “Black Resistance” — the theme of its 2023 Black History Month observance — with nearly 150 comprehensive programs and initiatives, including theater performances, author talks and art workshops for all ages, spotlighting various aspects of Black heritage, culture and resilience.
Feb. 2, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi
Hey, football fans! Game time is fast approaching, and across the city and here in Queens, you can feel the excitement brewing as the two teams prepare to take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 12. So, kick back and watch the big game, and don’t miss Rihanna’s exciting performance during halftime.
With less than five months to go until the Democratic primary, the gloves have come off in the Queens district attorney race.
Challenger George Grasso is calling on Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz to rescind her endorsement from the New York State Court Officers Association (NYSCOA) and repudiate its president Dennis Quirk.
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