May. 19, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller One mayoral candidate took the unusual step on Sunday of asking his supporters to donate to an opponent in a bid to block the front-runner, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, from winning the June 24 Democratic primary. Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, who is placing second to Cuomo in…
May. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Brooklyn man for the fatal stabbing of a Flushing woman after visiting her apartment for sex in August 2022. Shao Tong Lian, 41, of Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on Thursday on an indictment charging him…
May. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway A fire that erupted from a cluster of illegally parked RVs and severely damaged the iconic Goodfellas Diner in Maspeth has reignited community outrage and renewed calls for stronger enforcement against unauthorized RV dwellings in New York City’s outer boroughs. Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and…
May. 19, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York Mets relief pitcher Reed Garrett and Mr. Met helped to inspire kids to stay active and make positive lifestyle choices on Wednesday, May 14, during a special visit to P.S. 60, located at 91-02 88th Ave. in Woodhaven. The visit was part of the Amazin’ Mets…
May. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Seven new NYPD Argus cameras have been installed in and around Kissena Corridor Park in Flushing, Council Member Sandra Ung announced last week. The announcement followed the most recent 109th Precinct Community Council meeting, where concerns over safety in the area were once again raised. The new surveillance…
May. 19, 2025 By Dean Moses and QNS News Team A shooting outside an Elmhurst nightclub with a documented history of violence left three people injured early Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. Officers from the 110th Precinct responded to reports of gunfire outside Amadeus Nightclub, located at 79-49 Albion Ave., just before 4…
May. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry A Maryland man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Thursday for killing a Springfield Gardens grandfather in April 2022. Sheldon Dottin, 51, of Waldorf in Charles County, was convicted at trial last month, three years after he gunned down his ex-girlfriend’s father, 72-year-old Gladstone…
May. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden praised the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) this week following a historic settlement reached with former Mayor Bill de Blasio over the improper use of a publicly funded NYPD detail during his ill-fated 2019 presidential campaign. The long-awaited settlement comes after years of…
May. 16, 2025 By Abbie Martin Greenbaum The Third Avenue Bridge may be getting a new name. A group of New York City Primary Election candidates have teamed up to in an effort to rename the bridge – which connects Manhattan to the Bronx, running over the Harlem River – as the Olga Méndez Bridge. Mendéz…
May. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The energy of May is on full display across Queens, with a lineup of local races that invite runners of all levels to hit the pavement and the trails. With mild temperatures and sunny skies setting the stage, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the spring…