Police Looking for Man Who Was Seen Masturbating on W Train in Astoria

A Queens grand jury indicted a married couple from Jamaica Estates for abusing nine infants and toddlers at the daycare center they operated in the home on 188th Street near Midland Parkway, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday.

Ilya Davydov, 48, and Ksenia Davydov, 41, promised to provide a “safe, caring, and nurturing environment” for the children entrusted into their care. Instead, they allegedly grabbed and kicked babies, shoved a soiled diaper into a baby’s mouth and dropped one child onto a table with such force that his hearing aids detached from his head.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Global fitness franchise Planet Fitness celebrated the grand opening of its new Woodside location Wednesday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing its arrival in the neighborhood with a variety of special offers for the new year.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Juliet’s Pizza and Side Hustle, two popular establishments in Long Island City, have closed permanently, marking the latest wave of restaurant closures in the neighborhood’s evolving dining scene.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday re-emerged after spending three days out of the public eye due to an unspecified illness with a defiant speech in which he shot down a rumor that he would soon resign and railed against his perceived critics.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello

New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry and Dean Moses

The NYPD Queens Special Victims Squad is investigating an attempted rape in East Elmhurst during the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 24, and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who can be seen in new video surveillance released on Wednesday.

Jan. 30, 2025 Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

Newtown High School, a historic institution in Elmhurst known for its diverse student body and strong community engagement, hosted a lively Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry

For the second time in five months, the FDNY battled a stubborn fire at a commercial recycling operation on Newtown Creek in the Blissville section of Long Island City on Wednesday night.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Navigating legal challenges can be daunting, especially for older adults facing housing issues, financial concerns, or elder abuse.