Nov. 2, 2023 By Aidan Graham
Queens Council Member Tiffany Cabán caused a stir on social media this week, when she shared a post claiming that “stores are lying about shoplifting” to skirt blame for declining revenues.
Oct. 24, 2023 amNewYork Metro
The philosopher George Santayana famously said, “Those who fail to remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” That condemnation can also be said for those who knowingly ignore the past as well.
Oct. 20, 2023 By Aidan Graham As hostilities continue in the Middle East in the wake of the Israel–Hamas conflict, there has also been a noticeable uptick in violent hate crimes in New York City apparently stemming from the conflict. In several recent incidents, individuals wearing religious attire or who publicly affiliate with either…
Oct. 19, 2023 By Aidan Graham Cops in Queens are looking for the gunman behind a shooting Thursday in the same neighborhood that saw an episode of gun violence Wednesday morning. NYPD officers responded to a 911 call about the shooting at around 10:50 a.m. on Oct. 19 at 132-57 Sanford Ave. in Flushing.…
Oct. 16, 2023 By Mac Sorensen
Police in Queens are looking for the suspect who stabbed a 17-year-old boy steps away from a court house on Monday morning.
Oct. 14, 2023 By Aidan Graham Following Hamas’ attacks in Israel over the weekend, which included the militant group firing thousands of missiles while kidnapping and killing hundreds of civilians, local organizations have stepped up to help — providing financial aid and donating much-needed resources to those in the line of fire. Those looking…
Oct. 12, 2023 amNewYork Metro
After ousting Kevin McCarthy from the Speaker’s perch, some Republicans floated the idea of replacing him with four-time indicted former President Donald Trump — despite their own rules which forbid an indicted member from serving in a ranking post.
Oct. 12, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld The city has kicked off the planning process to build more than 40 miles of new greenways, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday, creating new paths and shoring up existing ones for cyclists in the outer boroughs. Funded with a $7.25 million federal infrastructure grant, the initiative would connect…
Oct. 10, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi announced Tuesday that he is running for his old eastern Queens and Nassau County congressional seat in an attempt to oust his controversial Republican successor George Santos.
Oct. 9, 2023 amNewYork Metro
Israel finds itself amid war once again following the sudden and dastardly attack by the terrorist group Hamas near the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Israelis have been killed, and dozens more have been taken hostage in the surprise assault.