Mar. 18, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The federal government granted New York City $117 million to design and build part of a High Line-esque “linear park” on an abandoned rail spur in Queens — but some advocates and elected officials worry the plan would forever foreclose the long-sought possibility of reactivating transit service along…
Mar. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Queens Public Library is hosting a virtual round table with retired astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker tonight at 6:30 p.m. as part of their Women’s History Month programming. Baker- the 11th woman in the world to make it to space- grew up in Bayside and is the daughter of…
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Mar. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are still searching for a man who broke into two homes last month in Kew Gardens Hills and Murray Hill, making off with more than $10,000 in cash and jewelry.
Mar. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry
A city cop from Jamaica was arrested on Friday and booked at the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill, where he was charged with manslaughter and other crimes for a fatal collision last April.
Mar. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson York College, located on Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, will host the Lewis Latimer Science and Career Expo this weekend. The expo, slated for Saturday, March 23, will expose kids in grades 5-11 to an array of science and career opportunities. Students can expect a day filled with…
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Mar. 18, 2024 By Dean Moses
Captain Tawee Theanthong’s path to the NYPD was truly one of enlightenment.
Mar. 17, 2024 By Dean Moses
Fare evasion is not a victimless crime, police and MTA officials have repeatedly asserted in recent years. Last week’s Brooklyn subway shooting, the NYPD says, serves as a prime example.
Mar. 17, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
A 21-year-old alleged gang member pled guilty on Sunday to the 2019 mistaken-identity slaying of 14-year-old Aamir Griffin on a Queens playground.
Mar. 17, 2024 By Dean Moses
The Queens man who allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree against his neighbors on Saturday has been charged with attempted murder and other criminal counts, law enforcement sources said Sunday.
Mar. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina Authorities seized hundreds of untaxed cigarettes and nearly 40 pounds of marijuana products on Thursday, March 14, during a nighttime bust of a convenience store located next to the Ozone Park district office of Council Member Joann Ariola. The raid of the 93-08 101st Ave. store stemmed from a…
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