Sep. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are investigating yet another shooting incident in St. Albans, but this latest case was non-fatal. The most recent shooting occurred in broad daylight on a quiet residential block during the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 17. A 21-year-old man was walking past…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has announced the addition of five major retailers as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings for shoppers. Recent openings include Warby Parker, Gap and KIKO Milano, with Primark and H&M slated to open by the end of the year. The…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina Film crews are a familiar sight in Ridgewood, and now the neighborhood is getting a starring role in an HBO original mob-themed drama series. The HBO limited series “The Penguin” builds on the world filmmaker Matt Reeves crafted in his blockbuster hit “The Batman” and features a Ridgewood…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry Three Cambria Heights men were indicted by a Queens grand jury for a violent home invasion, burglary and kidnapping in Douglaston during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 17. Jone Smith, 47, and brothers Ryan and Brandon Dash, 39 and 34, respectively, were arraigned in Queens Supreme…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Leaders from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) visited a Flushing-based glass processing company last week to discuss their ongoing partnership and celebrate a recent expansion spurred by a state economic development program. While Tempco Glass Fabrication does not create glass, it is a one-stop shop for glass…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After Eric Adams became the first sitting mayor to be indicted with federal crimes on Wednesday evening, Queens elected officials from all ranks called for his resignation. From city council members to Albany representatives and one notable congresswoman, officials added to existing calls for Adams to step down…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry Ecuadorean migrant Christian Inga was indicted by a Queens grand jury and is now criminally charged with predatory sexual assault, rape in the first degree and numerous other crimes for a June attack on a 13-year-old girl and her friend in Kissena Corridor Park. Inga, 25, who was…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A statue of the Blessed Mother was damaged in a vandalism incident early Tuesday at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Jamaica. The attack occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when a man was caught on camera using a rock to strike the…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina The St. Pancras Roman Catholic Church in Glendale is without power today and welcomes community support after firefighters battled a blaze on its building rooftop on Tuesday, Sept. 24. FDNY firefighters responded to a call of a fire at around 11 p.m. at the church, located at 72-22…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A fully electric shuttle service is now running in the Rockaways, offering eco-friendly transportation as part of a new program. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the program’s launch on Monday, Sept. 23. Circuit…