Jun. 12, 2024 By Emily Swanson U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represents parts of Queens and the South Bronx, hosted a June 10 livestreamed conversation on antisemitism and its undermining effects on American democracy. According to Ocasio-Cortez, while Jewish people are the target of religious and racial prejudice, they are also the subject of a…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Dean Moses
Arguments over a failed business venture allegedly led a Queens man to shoot his mother and brother, killing his sibling, before taking his own life last week, police officials said.
Jun. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry
Henry “Hank” Krumholz, a pioneering gay rights activist in Queens, passed away on Sunday in his Flushing apartment at the age of 73.
Jun. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Anthony Medina Two candidate forums were recently held for candidates vying for the New York State Assembly District 37 seat. The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association held its candidate forum on Thursday, June 6, in Ridgewood. Days later, on Tuesday, June 11, the Western Queens Independent Democratic…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are searching for two gunmen who opened fire on a teen and another man in Springfield Gardens on Tuesday evening.
Jun. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina and Athena Dawson A Manhattan jury’s decision to convict former U.S. President Donald Trump—a Queens native—on 34 counts of falsifying business records has led to fierce debate, study and reflection across the borough and around the world. Trump, who lived in Jamaica Estates until he was 13, made history…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane Assemblymember Ron Kim concluded Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a ceremony on Friday, May 31, honoring notable leaders and organizations from the AAPI community. Kim, who represents the 40th Assembly District, which includes portions of Whitestone, Flushing, College Point and Murray Hill,…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Dean Moses
The Queens woman accused of stabbing her father to death in his home last week told detectives he had repeatedly sexually abused her, police brass reported on Tuesday.
Jun. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson The “Soul of The Summer: Juneteenth Night Market,” a pop-up event showcasing local BIPOC-owned businesses, is set to take place on Friday, June 14 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 106-38 Guy R Brewer Blvd. in Jamaica. This evening event offers marketgoers an opportunity to explore a variety…
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Jun. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Robert Holden is proposing a legislative package that includes an exemption for veterans from congestion pricing. The proposal, which aims to address critical transportation and public safety issues, is expected to be considered by the city council this month. The Queens councilman, who represents District 30, which…
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