May. 8, 2024 By Dean Moses
The officers who shot Queens’ Win Rozario dead while responding to his mental health crisis back in March treated both the troubled teen and his family like hardened criminals, the slain teen’s loved ones said at a City Hall rally Wednesday.
May. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
A young man from Kingston, Jamaica, was gunned down near Jamaica, Queens, early Saturday morning.
May. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Coca-Cola, local bottler Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages and Citi Field have partnered to host a free watch party of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 at the stadium on Sunday, June 9. The match is set to be broadcast on the stadium’s video board, which is the…
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May. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Middle Village deli led a community initiative to help support the family of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically died in the line of duty in March. Through the sale of its specialty sandwich, the deli successfully raised and donated over $15,000. Mario’s Meat Market and Gourmet Deli,…
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May. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
Dozens of Queens homeowners and business owners have already participated in a new education campaign by the city’s Department of Buildings called “Getting Summonses Corrected.” This initiative aims to help property owners resolve open DOB-issued violations on their properties.
May. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One Friday last month, Top Bagel on the corner of Bell Boulevard and 41st Avenue in Bayside abruptly closed permanently. Those who work in businesses in the vicinity of the former bagel shop recalled seeing staff clearing out the space on Apr. 19. Without sharing their plans to close,…
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May. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are on the lookout for a lone gunman in a lumberjack jacket who opened fire on several people sitting in a parked car on a St. Albans street during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 2.
May. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar is taking legislative action to give Derek Floyd, an FDNY firefighter, veteran and father of two, access to retroactive pension eligibility. Floyd suffered a heart attack shortly after he was laid off from the FDNY due to budget cuts aimed at reallocating funds to help the…
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May. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In 2016, the Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corp underwent a significant transformation. Originally a first responder unit, it evolved into a unique training facility now known as BVAC Rescue Response Training Center. This center provides a comprehensive array of safety courses, all under one roof. Now, in response to growing…
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May. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local government leaders gathered at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica on Sunday, May 5, to host a street co-naming ceremony honoring the legacy of a founding member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Council Member Nantasha Williams (D-27), in partnership with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Queens Alumnae…
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