Oct. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens socialist Assembly Member Mamdani arrested while protesting with Jewish New Yorkers in Brooklyn
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Where to donate amid the Israel-Hamas conflict
Oct. 14, 2023 By Aidan Graham Following Hamas’ attacks in Israel over the weekend, which included the militant group firing thousands of missiles while kidnapping and killing hundreds of civilians, local organizations have stepped up to help — providing financial aid and donating much-needed resources to those in the line of fire. Those looking…
Korean seniors learn crime prevention tips in Bayside
Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Over a dozen Korean seniors showed up for an evening seminar to learn best practices to avoid falling victim to both anti-Asian hate crimes and “crimes of opportunity” that can happen to anyone. The Hate Crime and Safety Seminar, in partnership with the Korean American Officer Association, was held…
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NYC DSA members playing both sides of Israel-Hamas conflict in wake of terror attacks
Oct. 13, 2023 By Christian Murray, Bill Parry and Robert Pozarycki Not long after Hamas’ sudden terrorist attack on Israel last week, Democratic officials around New York reacted like many other observers — with shock, abject horror and anger over the violence. But the responses from elected officials affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of…
Queens Borough President and community members gather at Queens Museum to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct. 13, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Borough President Donovan Richards welcomed community members and locals to the Queens Museum for a night of fun, celebration and entertainment to mark Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday Oct. 11. The event was one of positivity and celebration as various leaders of the Latin community and members of community-based organizations turned out to accompany Richards to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. There were also various dance performances throughout the night, as well as delicious food on offer for all attendees. “Tonight, we are here to celebrate the diverse cultures and accomplishments of the Latino…
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Queens County Farm adds Maze by Moonlight date for the 13th
Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan To make up for a rain cancellation, the city’s only corn maze at Queens County Farm in Floral Park is adding an extra date to their limited Maze by Moonlight lineup. If walking through a corn maze at night with just a flashlight wasn’t spooky enough, the newly added…
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One organization is empowering Queens against breast cancer through personal experience and support
Oct. 13, 2023 By Anthony Medina Anna Kril, the founder and president of SHAREing and CAREing, is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Having gone through the rigors of battling with breast cancer, Kril set out on a mission to advocate for others in need of support and care during their cancer diagnosis. “The first time…
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Queens Botanical Garden hosting Halloween party Oct. 29
Oct. 13, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Botanical Garden will be hosting ‘Halloween at the Garden’ – a Halloween themed party, this Fall. Children are invited to show off their best Halloween costumes, walk a trick or treat trail and so much more. Set to take place on Sunday Oct. 29 at 12 p.m., there…
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Springfield Gardens man gets 17 years for attempted murder in Far Rockaway shoot-out in 2022: DA
Oct. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry A Springfield Gardens man was sentenced in Queens Supreme Court to 17 years in prison for attempted murder for a shoot-out in Far Rockaway in a territorial dispute among drug dealers in March 2022, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Friday. Marvin Mitchell, 37, of 229th Street, was convicted…
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Three suspects remain at large in series of robberies across three Queens precincts last month: NYPD
Oct. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from several Queens precincts are searching for three men who were behind a string of robberies last month. Two of the incidents occurred in the 106th Precinct in Forest Hills beginning on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 20. A 65-year-old man was walking along a residential block in the vicinity of 128th Street and 107th Avenue in South Richmond Hill at around 7:20 p.m., when two strangers approached him and shoved him into a driveway before forcibly removing his wallet, which contained his credit cards and $125 in cash. The suspects then jumped…
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