Dec. 12, 2023 By Aidan Graham
Gov. Kathy Hochul warned state colleges and universities that they must crack down on antisemitism on their campus, or risk “aggressive enforcement action” from the state.
Dec. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry A Far Rockaway man was killed on Sunday night after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a light pole on Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel, according to the NYPD. Police from the 100th Precinct in Rockaway Beach responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision…
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Dec. 12, 2023 By John Schilling An annual tradition returned to Rockaway Park last Friday as 175 seniors from Channel View School for Research marched around campus and mailed out letters of gratitude to counselors, mentors and teachers in the 13th annual “College and Career March.” The annual ritual, started in 2011 by NYC Outward Bound Schools, involves nearly 1,000 high school seniors marching to local post office boxes to mail letters as a symbol of their “perseverance, hard work and the necessary school support” in applying to colleges or figuring out whatever path comes next after high school. With…
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Dec. 12, 2023 By Council Member + Parks Chair Shekar Krishnan The New York City Council hit back this week against Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping slash to New York City’s budget, focusing on his appalling cuts to services for families: library closures; reduced preschool seats; shrinking afterschool and summer programs for public school children. Taken together, these are the most visible signs of an Administration ready to jettison New York City families at the first hint of fiscal headwinds. Rather than a clear vision to guide us through this moment, we are witnessing blind desperation of a distracted Mayor. But…
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Dec. 12, 2023 By Anthony Medina The Woodhaven Business Improvement District brought the holidays to the community with a dazzling tree lighting event for hundreds of spectators to witness on Friday, Dec. 8. Although the tree lighting was rescheduled due to some inclement weather and rain the previous week, residents didn’t waiver from gathering at the intersection of Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue Friday night. As part of the tree lighting festivities, hot chocolate, cookies and toys were made available to residents, thanks to the Ozone Park – Woodhaven – Howard Beach Lions Club and Ozone Park – Woodhaven Kiwanis…
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Dec. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry Two men were shot, one fatally, on a St. Albans street early Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD. Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica responded to multiple 911 calls of a double shooting that took place at the intersection of 199th Street and Hollis Avenue near the Kingdom…
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Dec. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The head of a Queens youth soccer academy is attempting to get stadium lights installed at Victory Field in Forest Park, having collected approximately 400 signatures through an online petition over the span of about two weeks. Pablo Rubio, the executive director of Formativas Barcelona SC – NYC, said the…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Christian Murray Applications are now open to participate in an affordable housing lottery for Vista65, a 22-story mixed-use development located on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park. The tower, developed by RB Realty Capital and designed by SLCE Architects, includes 186 residences and a host of amenities. Of those units, 56 have…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Rachel Butler The recent hit-and-run death of toddler Quintas Chen in Flushing brought back haunting memories for a Fresh Meadows couple 10 years after the death of their daughter in a similar accident. Amy Tam and Hsi-Pei Liao experienced the death of their 3-year-old child, Allison, on Oct. 6 2013, when she was struck down by an SUV while crossing the street holding her grandmother’s hand. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Main Street. The SUV driver, Ahmad Abu-Zayedeh, was never criminally charged for the incident. Quintas Chen, who was also 3-years old,…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As the New York City Football Club (NYCFC), a professional soccer organization that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), awaits the construction of its new stadium next to Citi Field, the club is already giving back to the Queens community and working with local kids. NYCFC’s community coaches have been providing free programming to kids in the borough in order to make the sport more accessible to children, while also teaching them about the rules of the game, as well as the benefits that come with playing a team sport. There are currently 14…
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