Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa addressed a full house on Thursday, April 3, at a forum hosted by the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association (POCA). Sliwa opened by addressing a topic dominating the city’s political conversation that day: Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to leave the Democratic Party…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry An Astoria man was killed in a fiery multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and two SUVs in Rego Park on the morning of Saturday, April 5. According to police, William McField, 55, of Steinway Street, was riding a 2023 KTM motorcycle eastbound on the exit ramp of the…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Grace Meng praised NASA astronaut Jonny Kim after successfully arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) for his first spaceflight, just over two years after visiting Queens to inspire local students. Kim launched into space alongside two Russian cosmonauts and docked at the ISS on Tuesday…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is organizing two important community events later this month aimed at empowering the public, improving personal safety, and enhancing overall well-being. On Thursday, April 24, Addabbo will host a free interactive self-defense training class as part of his efforts to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Adam Daly More than $280 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resilience projects across New York City — including critical upgrades in Central Harlem, East Elmhurst and the South Street Seaport — is now at risk following the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Homeowners in northeast Queens received an important lesson in deed theft prevention during the April 7 Community Board 11 meeting, where officials warned of rising scams that often target elderly and immigrant residents. The meeting, held Monday evening at the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside, focused on…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller A top Adams administration official signed an executive order Tuesday night allowing federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex for the first time in over a decade. The move drew swift backlash from elected officials and advocates charging it is…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson In celebration of Civics Week 2025, Assembly Member Sam Berger visited several public schools across his district to engage students in conversations about civic duty, community leadership, and the role of local government. Civics Week, held this year from March 10 to 14, is an annual initiative organized…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Vanessa Rogan April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks has joined U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to introduce a privileged resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing him to impose blanket 10% tariffs on all imports. Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Neal,…