Jun. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Ridgewood Older Adult Center, an institution steeped in rich community history celebrated its 50th anniversary this month, all while enduring difficult financial challenges. Members of the center traveled to their familiar go-to place on Friday, June 21, located at 59-14 70th Ave., to celebrate and appreciate all that…
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Venezuelan migrant arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on attempted murder charges for shooting cops in East Elmhurst: DA
Jun. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Venezuelan migrant who entered Queens County Supreme Court in a wheelchair Wednesday morning was arraigned on a 20-count indictment on two counts of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly shooting two NYPD officers in East Elmhurst on June 3.
Southeast Queens man indicted in 2021 fatal hit-and-run near JFK Airport: NYPD
Jun. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry
A St. Albans man surrendered himself at the 111th Precinct in Bayside on Tuesday morning after he was indicted by a Queens grand jury in a fatal hit-and-run near JFK Airport nearly three years ago.
Famed TV chef Lidia Bastianich draws crowd at Bayside Historical Society author talk event
Jun. 26, 2024 By Michael Rizzo Famed TV chef Lidia Bastianich was the queen of the Castle at Fort Totten on June 21, the minute she walked into the historic building for an author talk event hosted by the Bayside Historical Society (BHS). Bastianich is an Italian-American celebrity chef, television host, author and restaurateur specializing…
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Queens voters turn out in force for June 25 primary, elect new representatives and judges
Jun. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For the June 25 primary election, thousands of Queens voters showed up to cast their ballots for new representatives in Albany and a less-known but important judicial position. In two of the three closely watched State Assembly races, two newcomers were elected, and one longtime incumbent, who is the…
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Queens College and NYC Parks launch borough-wide cultural initiative with free events and workshops
Jun. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens College and NYC Parks are collaborating for a borough-wide cultural initiative that will be running through October. The partnership will host a launch event on Thursday, June 27, and aims to promote cultural vibrancy in Queens through free performances and workshops focused on music, dance and visual arts….
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Queens Judge Cassandra Johnson wins Democratic nomination for surrogate’s court
Jun. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens County Supreme Court Judge Cassandra Johnson has secured the Democratic nomination for the Queens County Surrogate’s Court judgeship, defeating New York City Civil Court Judge Wendy Li with approximately 54% of the vote. With over 98% of votes counted, Johnson, a Far Rockaway native, emerged victorious in the…
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Victim fatally struck by SUV in Jamaica Hills last month identified as Queens Village man: NYPD
Jun. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Queens Village man was identified Monday as the victim in a fatal collision on Hillside Avenue in Jamaica Hills late last month.
Leasing available for three new Queens developments
Jun. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Leasing has launched for three notable developments in Queens, SOLA Woodside, The Monarch in Jamaica and the Fabric Astoria , with the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate marketing these developments. SOLA, located at 72-01 Queens Blvd., is a 12-story, 364-unit mixed-use development, with 109 of the units dedicated…
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Assemblymember Ron Kim wins Democratic primary, faces Republican challenger in November
Jun. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson Assemblymember Ron Kim, who represents the 40th Assembly District in Flushing, won the Democratic primary Tuesday, beating challenger Yi Andy Chen by about 14 points. Kim, who generated 54% of the vote, will now go on to face Republican challenger Philip Wang in November’s general election in what could…
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