Mar. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens elected officials, community leaders and residents in Ozone Park gathered for a street co-naming ceremony on Friday, March 10, recognizing the corner of Drew Street and 101st Avenue as “Little Bangladesh Way,” in honor of the vibrant Bangladeshi community in the borough. Councilwoman Joann Ariola authored the City…
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Mar. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Ozone Park residents and transportation advocates from around the borough will be able to ensure their voices are heard on Thursday, March 16, during QueensLink’s town hall. The meeting at MS 137 America’s School of Heroes will allow QueensLink the opportunity to ask the community how best to meet…
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Mar. 13, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Supporters of the Special Olympics New York braved the cold temperatures and took the plunge into the frigid water of the Atlantic Ocean in Rockaway Beach on March 11 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes in the New York City region. The rain subsided just in…
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Mar. 13, 2023 By Danielle Louie According to a new report released by Douglas Elliman, the average and median price of rentals in Queens reached the highest on record, with the average rental price at $5,186 and a median price of $4,095. The rental market report for February 2023 reveals the second-highest February record for…
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Mar. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed In celebration of Women’s History Month, Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. presented five women with Senate citations recognizing them for their dedicated work to their communities during a ceremony at the Deshi Senior Center in Ozone Park on Friday, March 10. “Women’s History Month is a time for us to…
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Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
An East Elmhurst man was indicted for kidnapping, raping, and assaulting three young women during a reign of terror across Queens last year.
Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry Federal agents met a Rego Park man as he deplaned his flight from India at JFK International Airport late last month. According to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, he was taken into custody for allegedly defrauding his former employer out of millions of dollars in a fake invoice scheme. Bhaskarry…
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Mar. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets announced that the organization will hold its first ever “Amazin’ Day” celebration March 25 in anticipation of the start of the 2023 season. This event will include unique celebrations online and all over New York City. Fans who wear a Mets hat or any Mets…
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Mar. 9, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The 109th Precinct Community Council on Wednesday, March 8, recognized four police officers for apprehending a 17-year-old individual connected with a gunpoint robbery of a Flushing woman last month. NYPD 109th Precinct Deputy Inspector Louron Hall presented ‘Cop of the Month’ awards to Detectives Anthony Cutaia and Stanley Przedwiecki…
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Mar. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD and the Queens District Attorney’s office have launched an investigation after more than a dozen dead cats were discovered in Howard Beach Saturday, March 4. The cats appeared to have been tossed over a fence along the A train subway line at 102nd Street near 157th Avenue,…
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