Sep. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry A former NYPD officer from Bellerose was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court on Sept. 10 to three years in prison for defrauding over 20 investors out of more than $4 million in a foreign exchange (forex) trading fund. Jason Rodriguez, 38, pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy to…
Sep. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mount Sinai Queens maintenance worker Frank Parlatore remembers nothing of the day that changed his life, when his heart stopped for 45 minutes following a major cardiac arrest. Parlatore, 61, who has ensured that operating rooms are sterile, safe and sanitized for patients undergoing heart surgery for the…
Sep. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Mets released a documentary on YouTube, “11 Days in September,” which details the pivotal role Shea Stadium and the organization played in the relief efforts in the days that followed the terrorist attacks. Presented by the Tunnel…
Sep. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Long before Bayside became one of New York City’s most coveted residential neighborhoods for high-income families during the last century, the land in northeast Queens belonged to the Matinecock Native Americans until the Dutch West India Company acquired the area alongside the western edge of Little Neck Bay…
Sep. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens County Farm Museum has a month filled with fun and unique events for guests to immerse themselves in the fall spirit. The city’s only farm has 47 acres to explore, including historical buildings, farm animals and much more. The month of September has something for everyone,…
Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready, Queens! A brand new MMA promotion, Blitz MMA, is launching on Sept. 27 for a night of explosive fights at Melrose Ballroom with a fight card that’s guaranteed to pack a punch. The inaugural event will take place at 36-08 33rd St. in Long Island City…
Sep. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has appointed a new Queens Borough Historian, with his office announcing on Wednesday that Jason D. Antos has assumed the position. Antos is a historian, writer, public school educato, and licensed New York City tour guide. The lifelong Whitestone resident has served as…
Sep. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD has identified the victim who was gunned down in a Jamaica parking lot on the night of Sunday, Sept. 7. Police from the 113th Precinct responded to a 911 call of assault in progress behind 134-29 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard at around 8:30 p.m. and, upon…
Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello The East Coast CUDDLY Rescue Rover has made its way to Queens, working with nonprofit organization New York City Second Chance Rescue (NYCSCR) to transport high-risk animals from overcrowded shelters throughout NYC to NYCSCR’s new rescue center location in Long Island City at 27-12 37th Ave. The organization’s…
Sep. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry Nearly 13 years after Superstorm Sandy crashed into the Rockaways, damaging or destroying nearly 1,000 homes and businesses along the 11-mile peninsula, a Neponsit house will be demolished by the city. Council Member Joann Ariola has been working with the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) and the NYC…