Jun. 2, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
G train commuters are preparing for a tough summer as the MTA prepares to shut down the Crosstown Line in three phases starting at the end of this month.
Brooklynites express frustration as G train summer shutdown looms
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The NYPD is going all-in on drone pilot program for shootings and life-threatening emergencies
Jun. 2, 2024 By Dean Moses
The NYPD plans to use police drones not just for surveillance bait for also providing quick aid during life-threatening situations.
Man in Queens shot outside apartment building: cops
Jun. 2, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki
Queens cops are looking for the suspect who shot a man in front of an apartment building early on Sunday morning.
Western Queens lawmakers display pro-Palestinian stance: divergence from borough-wide pols
May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Western Queens is known for being a progressive hub, with the majority of its elected officials being heavy critics of the Israeli government and calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist who has represented Western Queens since 2021, has been a fierce critic…
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Famous Queens bagel shop expands to Manhattan
May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Whitestone-based Utopia Bagels, a beloved staple in Queens since its opening in 1981, is set to expand for the first time in over 40 years, bringing its renowned bagels to Manhattan. The new location is slated to open on June 2 at 120 E. 34th St., on the corner…
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Queens tenants file legal challenge against state agency, claiming unjust rent hikes
May. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Tenants from a collection of rent-stabilized buildings in Queens gathered outside the offices of the New York Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) last Friday, May 24, to announce their plans to file an Article 78 legal challenge. The action seeks to compel DHCR to address and resolve…
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Flushing Army veteran gets inducted into NY Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
May. 31, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Flushing resident Ryan Su was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by State Senator John Liu earlier this week for his longtime service to both the country and the local community. From 2012 to 2015, Su served in the United States Army as an…
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Help local pet rescues: CM Ariola kicks off a pet supply drive
May. 31, 2024 By Anthony Medina City Council Member Joann Ariola wants residents to ‘whisker up’ some cat food, dog treats, training pads and pet carriers for a district-wide pet supply drive this summer. Pet rescue organizations across the city often rely on volunteers to help keep cherished animals off the streets. Gathering additional supplies…
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Search continues for armed shoplifter after mini-mart heist in Glendale: NYPD
May. 31, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are still looking for a shoplifter who targeted a mini-mart at the Mobil gas station in Glendale in late April.
Queens Schools turn park benches into canvases for social change at Juniper Valley Park
May. 31, 2024 By Anthony Medina Unisha Chetram, an 8th-grade student at M.S. 137 America’s School of Heroes in Queens, spends a lot of time thinking about the many social issues that have taken center stage on a local and global scale. At the heart of this 14-year-old’s advanced views on social issues is a…
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