Sep. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Owners, managers and staff at various food markets in Bayside say that food theft has become a bigger issue since the pandemic. In interviews with QNS, they described various shoplifting methods, from hiding items in reusable tote bags to boldly filling a cart and dashing out of the…
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Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue
Sept. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Community leaders and local business owners gathered Thursday afternoon to demand action against a rise in criminal organizations, drug rings, human trafficking, prostitution and shoplifting syndicates along Roosevelt Avenue. The event, which took place at 90-20 Elmhurst Ave., was organized by former City Council Member Hiram Monserrate in response… Read more »
Astoria Council Member Cabán causes firestorm after suggesting ‘stores are lying about shoplifting’
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.