May. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry A Flushing fugitive failed to return to court before trial and was convicted in absentia on Monday for a violent armed robbery of a young woman at her Parsons Boulevard apartment with two accomplices in 2022. Michael Fan, 25, of Farrington Street, was found guilty of multiple burglary…
May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Full A train service to the Rockaway Peninsula has officially resumed following a nearly five-month shutdown and state and transit leaders marked the milestone with a celebratory event on Monday, May 19. Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by Senator James Sanders, Assembly Members Stacey Pheffer Amato and Khaleel…
May. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Glendale man on charges of assault in the first degree and other crimes for slapping a 9-year-old girl in the face, which was caught on camera, and then biting off the fingertip of an off-duty NYPD sergeant during his apprehension earlier this…
May. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPORA) partnered with Amazon’s DYN3 in Middle Village to help revitalize the historic Pullis Farm Cemetery in Juniper Valley Park. With roughly 40 Amazon volunteers, local community stewards and civic leaders on hand, the group transformed what had become an…
May. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As the New York Mets look to build on the momentum of their standout 2024 season and the headline-grabbing addition of superstar Juan Soto, the team is also rolling out new perks for fans—thanks to a major partnership with a newly announced sponsor. The Mets have teamed up…
May. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As LaGuardia Airport braces for the busy summer season, its newly-completed $4 billion Terminal C is preparing to greet guests with expanded culinary offerings celebrating some of the most popular cuisines in New York City. Terminal C, designated for all Delta Airlines arrivals and departures at LaGuardia, debuted…
May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City and arguably the world, continues to thrive as a model of cultural coexistence and collaboration. As of 2025, with more than 180 languages spoken and communities representing over 120 nationalities, Queens is not only a geographic melting pot…
May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Local officials and community members gathered on Saturday to unveil “Christine Haider Way” at the corner of 58th Avenue and 189th Street, honoring the legacy of the late civic activist and Community Board 11 chair who dedicated her life to public service in Eastern Queens. In attendance were…
May. 22, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller New York Democratic leaders issued dire warnings over dramatic cuts to social safety net programs included in Congressional Republicans’ massive spending plan — which sponsors have dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” to honor President Trump — that passed the House of Representatives early on Thursday morning. The multi-trillion-dollar…
May. 22, 2025 By Adam Daly A leading fiscal watchdog sounded the alarm Thursday over the deteriorating state of New York City’s rent-stabilized housing stock — warning the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) that without urgent action, the city risks a spiraling maintenance crisis akin to the one plaguing NYCHA. Sean Campion, director of housing…