Sep. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for three men who slugged an 18-year-old store worker with brass knuckles during a robbery at the Queens Place Mall in late July. The incident occurred on the night of Thursday, July 25, when the three assailants entered 88-01…
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Metro Mall Funtopia says farewell to Middle Village: Customers reminisce online of fond memories
Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina Middle Village has bid farewell to several beloved businesses within the Metro Mall at 66-26 Metropolitan Ave. in recent years. Last month, Funtopia USA became the latest to close its doors. In a message shared on Facebook to valued customers, Funtopia expressed its heartfelt thanks to those who…
Rooftop lounge opens in College Point, introducing skyline views and nightlife to the neighborhood
Sep. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens now has a new and unexpected destination for rooftop drinks with skyline views—Cityview Rooftop Lounge in College Point. It officially opened to the public on Thursday afternoon, marking the end of a successful soft opening over the summer. The owners and locals celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Lidl opening its newest store in Glen Oaks with specials and giveaways Wednesday
Sep. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Lidl will open its newest store in Glen Oaks on Wednesday, Sept. 4, expanding its rapidly growing presence in Queens with the fourth branch in the borough in less than two years. The new location, situated at 255-01 Union Turnpike, will officially open its doors at 8 a.m.…
New ceramics studio to open in Ridgewood as new hub for Queens ceramicists and sculptors
Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new ceramics studio set to open in Ridgewood in September is offering 8-week courses, classes, and memberships for those looking to channel their creativity. Scratch Ceramics, located at 658 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood, is a new arts destination for ceramicists and sculptors in Queens. It’s an educational…
Gunman sought for shooting two people in a shopping center parking lot in Far Rockaway: NYPD
Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway are still looking for a gunman who shot and wounded two men in the parking lot of the Beach Channel Shopping Center near Bayswater Park more than three weeks ago. The shooting incident occurred on the night of Monday, Aug.…
Listeria outbreak claims nine lives, including one in New York; Queens resident sues Boar’s Head following product recall
Aug. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products has taken the lives of nine people, including one from New York, according to new information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC issued a reminder to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to avoid and dispose…
Urgent manhunt underway for suspect who sexually assaulted a young girl after abducting her from a Queens Village supermarket: NYPD
Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…
New York Hall of Science in Corona secures nearly $4 million in grants for STEM diversity initiatives
Aug. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan New York City’s only hands-on science and technology museum in Corona was selected to receive two new STEM grants totaling close to $4 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The New York Hall of Science, (NYSCI) will use the new funding to foster positive relationships with learners…
Groundbreaking commences for new 4-story school building in Laurelton
Aug. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction is now underway for a 4-story school building in Laurelton that will be a part of Merrick Academy. Located at 134-11 221st St., the finished building will stand 60,000 square feet tall. It will help support the growing K-8 program at Merrick Academy, with the intention of…