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A disbarred Flushing-based attorney was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court last week to four-and-a-half years in prison for defrauding his real estate clients in the Korean-American community out of millions of dollars.

Hyun W. Lee, 51, also known as “Michael Lee,” of Closter, in Bergen County, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on Dec. 1 to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud his real estate clients and their counterparties of funds held in his attorney escrow account.

Feb. 11, 2025 by Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside Shines and Woodside on the Move will host the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides” starting this Sunday, celebrating a diverse range of culinary options in both neighborhoods situated along the 7 line.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Republican President Donald Trump’s Justice Department (DOJ) has instructed Manhattan federal prosecutors to drop Mayor Eric Adams’ five-count corruption indictment, according to a DOJ memo.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway

A new chapter in veteran healthcare was unveiled on Monday, Feb. 10, as the Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) celebrated its grand opening in Ridgewood. 

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for their safety.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A Long Island City couple has launched a new gym equipment repair and maintenance company, offering residential and commercial gyms throughout Queens an opportunity to make speedy repairs to malfunctioning equipment.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has announced the appointment of two key leaders to enhance its digital and quality care initiatives.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) will host its first-ever Black History Month event at MoMA PS1 Tuesday evening, featuring a panel discussion on the lasting impact of the neighborhood’s Black community.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

New Yorkers who drive electric vehicles will have more places to juice up their cars as more EV fast-charging stations are planned to open soon in NYC.

An alleged burglar from Brooklyn who targeted homes in six Queens neighborhoods was collared by cops out of the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills after they chased him down on the night of Monday, Feb. 3.

Zengguo Chen, 35, of 58th Street in the Borough Park section, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Thursday night on three different criminal complaints together charging him with burglary, grand larceny, assault, and other related crimes, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced.