Jun. 18, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki, Dean Moses and Bill Parry Police have a person of interest in custody whom they believe is the Queens park rape suspect who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl last week in a heinous attack that shocked the city. The development occurred hours after NYPD released security camera footage…
Jun. 18, 2024 By amNewYork As the second Black mayor of New York City, I am proud to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates June 19, 1865, when every enslaved Black American was finally free. This is a day of importance not just for Black Americans, but for all Americans. It is a day…
Jun. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Asian community in Queens is becoming much more political and engaged with local issues than ever, political analysts say. The surge in anti-Asian violence, proposals to make it tougher for Asian students to get into specialized high schools, and the rising costs of property ownership are among the…
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Jun. 17, 2024 By Barbara Russo and Dean Moses The Rent Guidelines Board voted Monday night to increase the rent for more than 1 million rent-stabilized tenants in the face of infuriated advocates who protested the decision. Hundreds took to the streets on the Upper East Side with dozens blocking the entrance to Hunter…
Jun. 17, 2024 By Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, as New York City residents grappled with the arduous task of rebuilding their lives and homes, Cindy Taylor found herself facing a unique challenge. In the wake of the storm’s devastation, Cindy, a homeowner and mother of two, noticed a…
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Jun. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood and Transit District 33 are looking for a man who snatched a cell phone from a 15-year-old girl who was onboard a southbound L train last week.
Jun. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined airport service workers from JFK and LaGuardia on Thursday, June 13, in a show of support. The gathering focused on a proclamation advocating for better wages, healthcare benefits, and paid time off (PTO) from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey….
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Jun. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Are you a fan of dramatic plays and tear-jerking comedies? Head to Travers Park this Wednesday for a free performance of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, hosted by the Mobile Unit of The Public Theatre. Located at 78th St. and 34th Ave. in Jackson Heights, the Shakespeare in the Park…
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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.
Jun. 17, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Several City University of New York (CUNY) colleges improperly investigated antisemitism and Islamophobia on their campuses, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday.