Mar. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
An East Elmhurst man pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday, Mar. 5 for running a scheme to defraud New York City out of $12 million with public contracts to perform general contracting work at homeless shelters across the five boroughs.
Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson After a five-year hiatus, the beloved ‘Cardboard Explosion!’ puppet show, led by master puppeteer Brad Shur, makes a much-anticipated return to Flushing Town Hall. Scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, this interactive event invites families to immerse themselves in a unique choose-your-own-adventure experience. Participants will craft heroes and battle dragons…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
A Queens lawmaker introduced on Thursday a legislative package aimed at bolstering tenant protections by requiring the city to take legal action against landlords who fail to make repairs in a given timeframe.
A Queens lawmaker introduced on Thursday a legislative package aimed at bolstering tenant protections by requiring the city to take legal action against landlords who fail to make repairs in a given timeframe.
Mar. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who represents Corona, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights and portions of Middle Village and Rego Park, is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to consider adding more protections for cable television subscribers affected by service blackouts. A letter sent to Hochul on Tuesday, Mar. 5, references the contract dispute between Charter Communications…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Czarinna Andres Morton “Morty” Povman, who was the longest-serving New York City Council Member, died Tuesday due to complications of pancreatic cancer. Povman served in the role from 1971-2001, representing what was initially New York’s 15th congressional district and later the 24th congressional district, which covers Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, Briarwood and Fresh Meadows. After 31 years in office, Povman retired because of term limits. Povman was born and raised in Brooklyn. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. After graduating first in his class at Brooklyn Law School,…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 19-year-old male from Kew Gardens Hills died Thursday morning, three days after he was shot in the head by two gunmen at the Pomonok Houses NYCHA complex just a couple of blocks away from his home on 71st Avenue.
Mar. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 63-year-old woman from Lower Manhattan was struck and killed by a motorist as she rode an electric scooter near Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Wednesday morning.
Mar. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The real estate organization Slate Properties Group, in partnership with Grobman Gross Properties, announced a $97 million refinancing for a recently completed 166-unit luxury apartment building in Forest Hills. The Yellowstone, located at 69-65 Yellowstone Blvd., will be using these funds to retire existing debt, cover closing costs and…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina The month of March is recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month a nationwide campaign that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates over 600,000 adults experience gambling-related issues in New York State. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr, who is the Chairman of the Senate’s Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering, is making sure people are getting the help they need for gambling addiction through a zoom discussion scheduled for Tuesday, March 12. “For some, gaming is a casual…
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