Jun. 18, 2024 By Dean Moses The alleged “monster” accused of raping a young girl in a Queens park last week wound up in handcuffs early Tuesday morning after community members took justice into their own hands. According to Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, 25-year-old Christian Inga was apprehended on June 18 after being…
Jun. 17, 2024 By Dean Moses Queens cops rescued a litter of dogs who had been stuffed into a bag as a woman tried to illegally sell the animals to passersby, authorities said. Dramatic bodycam footage released by the department on Monday showed them racing down Beach Channel Drive and Horton Avenue in Far…
Jun. 12, 2024 By Dean Moses The Queens woman accused of stabbing her father to death in his home last week told detectives he had repeatedly sexually abused her, police brass reported on Tuesday. Peter Cavak, a 70-year-old retired bus driver, was murdered inside the family residence on the 11400 block of 109th Avenue…
Jun. 11, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Regents exam requirements could soon be a thing of the past in New York state. The state Education Department (NYSED) released a plan Monday — ironically just as high school students are prepping for and taking the year-end exams — to nullify the mandate that high schoolers take…
Jun. 5, 2024 By Carrene Gepilano The clock was ticking for BIBAK NY. After two months of intense preparation, the group was in its last 24 hours before they’d have to perform and compete in the 2024 New York Philippine Independence Day Parade. Out of the 135 performers attending the parade, only BIBAK NY…
Jun. 3, 2024 By Dean Moses Two Queens cops survived a brush with death early on Monday morning after an armed suspect opened fire on them during a foot pursuit, police reported. According to Police Commissioner Edward Caban, the incident unfolded at around 1:40 a.m. on June 3 on 82nd Street near 23rd Avenue…
May. 30, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Legendary pop singer and Queens native Cyndi Lauper’s troubled son Declyn “Dex” Lauper Thornton is being sued by an ex-girlfriend for sexual assault that left her feeling “powerless and in fear” for her safety, a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleges. The harrowing assault occurred on…
May. 24, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday a deal with the union representing city lifeguards that is expected to help boost the number of workers who patrol city beaches and pools amid a years-long shortage. The deal, part of the ongoing negotiations between the city and the union District Council…
May. 23, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Memorial Day weekend means not only the unofficial start of summer, but also a litany of subway service changes that will impact how you get around town. The MTA is taking advantage of the three-day weekend to expand track, switch and structural work on numerous subway lines —…
May. 22, 2024 By Stephanie Waddle In my household, every Memorial Day we display pictures of relatives who have died while serving in the military. It’s a somber time that conflicts with the “other” Memorial Day — the start of summer, spending time with family and friends, and massive discounts on all sorts of items,…
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