Aug. 7, 2023 By John Schilling Members of the Ozone Park Residents Block Association (OZPKRBA) stood outside of the neighborhood’s Dollar Tree at 137-20 Cross Bay Blvd. on Monday, Aug. 7 to warn locals of “a rat infestation” that ultimately forced the store to close after numerous complaints. This past weekend, OZPKRBA President Sam Esposito,…
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Aug. 7, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced on Friday, Aug. 4, that his office is accepting applications from dedicated, education-minded individuals interested in being appointed to serve on one of the borough’s Community Education Councils (CECs). “Today’s children have to cope with COVID-19-related learning loss and many other obstacles,…
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Aug. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry Generations of motorists in central Queens would scoff at the notion of “award” being used in the same sentence as Kew Gardens Interchange, but this is now true. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Aug. 4 that the $937 million Kew Gardens Interchange reconstruction project that was completed by the…
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Aug. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry
Aug. 7, 2023 By Anthony Medina A 24-year-old Bronx man was arrested on Aug. 6 and charged with murder in the shooting death of a 20-year-old Queens native who was working at a Richmond Hill smoke shop in March. Albert Edwards, 24, was arrested at approximately 6 p.m. within the confines of the 102nd Precinct…
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Aug. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry A motorcyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Cambria Heights early Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. Police say that Kallyn Jean, 33, of Oneida in upstate New York, was riding near the intersection of 125th Avenue and 233rd Street — within the confines of the 105th Precinct…
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Aug. 7, 2023 By Anthony Medina Councilman Robert Holden and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. introduced two pieces of legislation during a recent New York City Council meeting on Thursday, Aug 3. One proposed bill, known as Intro 1146, will ban the use of plywood to board up abandoned and foreclosed properties not sealed…
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Aug. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry An FDNY Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from Corona was arrested Aug. 2 and charged with grand larceny after a sting operation by the city’s Department of Investigation (DOI). EMT Luis Carrillo, 43, faces up to four years in prison after he allegedly stole more than $600 in cash from…
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Aug. 4, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Elected officials, community and business leaders joined the Asian American Federation (AAF) in Murray Hill for the unveiling of a new mural depicting the Korean community’s cultural heritage on Wednesday, Aug. 1. The unveiling event, at 40-20 149th Pl., featured a traditional Korean drumming performance by members of the…
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Aug. 4, 2023 By Anthony Medina For one night only at the James Bohan Rink inside Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village, kids learned how to punch and kick from trained martial artists at the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League self-defense night on Thursday, July 27. The MVP Roller Hockey League continues its abundance…
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