Jul. 1, 2024 By Christian Murray Police discovered two bodies in the water off the shore of the Rockaways over the weekend, a little over a week after two teenage boys disappeared while swimming in the area. Cops recovered one body at around 9 p.m. Saturday off Beach 114th Street and the Ocean Promenade. The…
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NY Dems slam Supreme Court ruling in former President Trump’s immunity case
Jul. 1, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller New York Democratic elected officials fumed over a Monday Supreme Court ruling in ex-President Donald Trump’s immunity case that found former commanders in chief are protected from prosecution for any of their official acts in office. The 6-3 ruling, a split between the court’s conservative majority and liberal…
Advocating for Non-Public Schools: A Conversation with Teach Coalition’s Maury Litwack
Jul. 1, 2024 by Jill Carvajal Maury Litwack, founder and CEO of Teach Coalition talks about his organization’s mission and impact. Teach Coalition advocates for funding and policy changes to support non-public schools, such as Jewish, Catholic, and Islamic schools. Litwack emphasizes the significant non-public school population and their need for resources like healthy lunches, […]
NYPD Cop who worked out of Richmond Hill precinct among the 4 killed by Long Island drunk driver
Jul. 1, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Christian Murray A police officer who worked out of the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill was killed along with three others when an alleged drunk driver slammed his SUV into a nail salon in Deer Park in Suffolk County at around 4:30 p.m. on June 28. Police Officer Emilia…
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Two gunmen sought in armed jewelry heist at a Richmond Hill warehouse that left a man wounded: NYPD
Jul. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill are still looking for two gunmen who shot a 32-year-old man last month and stole nearly $70,000 worth of jewelry from his 47-year-old co-worker inside a warehouse before speeding away from the crime scene in a getaway car.
DOT launches e-scooter program in eastern Queens following successful East Bronx pilot
Jul. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Expect to see more e-scooters operating on the streets of eastern Queens. The New York City Department of Transportation launched its e-scooter program in eastern Queens on Thursday, June 27. Docking portals are now being installed in both northeast and southeast Queens, and the program will go into full…
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Port Authority slashes price for AirTrain to JFK this summer to cut down traffic
Jul. 1, 2024 By Christian Murray The Port Authority is launching a summer sale on AirTrain tickets to ease vehicle congestion at JFK Airport amid extensive construction. From July 1 through Labor Day, the AirTrain fare will be reduced to half price, lowering the cost to $4.50 for riders entering or exiting at Howard Beach…
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Volunteer cleanup on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village honors clean storefronts
Jul. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina A beautification effort on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village attracted over two dozen volunteers eager to keep their community clean by picking up trash. The community cleanup event also recognized a handful of businesses along the avenue in Middle Village that continue to keep their storefronts in pristine condition….
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Rep. Velázquez introduces bill to boost textured hair training in cosmetology schools
Jul. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-7), who represents Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, including Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Maspeth, Ridgewood and Woodhaven, introduced a new bill on Friday, June 28, that would promote textured hair education and training in cosmetology schools nationwide. The bill, dubbed the Texture Positive Act of 2024,…
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Funeral services set for Queens police officer killed in horrific Long Island drunk driving crash
Jun. 30, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki with AP reports Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Queens police officer killed in a massive drunk-driving crash on Long Island over the weekend. Police Officer Emilia Rennhack, who worked out of the 102nd Precinct, died along with three others when the alleged drunk driver slammed his…