May. 7, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
A fisherman discovered a human skull floating in Jamaica Bay off the coast of Queens early Tuesday morning.
Human skull discovered by fisherman in Jamaica Bay weeks after decapitated body found
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Flushing centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends at local healthcare center
May. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A lively celebration filled the CenterLight Healthcare PACE Center in Flushing on Wednesday, as family, friends and staff gathered to honor one of their participant’s 103rd birthday. Santiago Urena, born May 1, 1921, in the Dominican Republic, celebrated a festive day marked with traditional Latin music, a special lunch…
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Lithium-ion batteries explode at Forest Hills bike shop while Hazmat team was removing them: FDNY
May. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
FDNY fire marshals arrested the manager of a Forest Hills bike shop last week after several lithium-ion batteries exploded while they were being removed from the store by Hazmat units.
Queens Republican candidates take on migrant crisis: highlight local concerns and border solutions
May. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson Three local Republican candidates vying for various local and state government positions held a press conference in Jamaica on Monday to address the city’s current migrant crisis. Paul King (Congress, D-5), Yiatin Chu (Senate, D-11) and Dwayne Moore (Assembly, D-29) held a press briefing in front of a migrant…
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JFK opens applications to local small businesses for retail opportunity at Terminal 8
May. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson Several local small business owners have the chance to showcase their products at one of four retail kiosks in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8. Applications for the Local Small Business Retail Accelerator Program are open through May 31. No previous experience in airport retail is necessary. Business…
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Queens bodega stabbing leaves man dead, search for suspect continues
May. 7, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Police in Queens are investigating a deadly stabbing at a bodega early on Tuesday morning. Law enforcement sources said the bloodshed occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on May 7 at the Sinal Mini Mart located at 97-02 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Members of the 112th Precinct, in…
Council Members Ung and Lee join forces for Mother’s Day baby formula giveaway
May. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Two local Council Members are teaming up to host a Mother’s Day baby formula giveaway this week. Council Members Sandra Ung (D-20) and Linda Lee (D-23) are giving away free baby formula to Flushing and Oakland Gardens residents on Friday, May 10, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Residents…
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Upcoming Queens Community Board 5 monthly meeting in Middle Village on May. 8
May. 6, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 — which represents Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale — will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May. 8, with a public hearing on the City Of Yes for Housing Opportunity Proposed Zoning Text Amendments. The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is a zoning…
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Forest Hills Stadium makes changes to keep noise down following concerts
May. 6, 2024 By Amanda Moses Forest Hills Stadium management has been working to improve noise mitigation measures following a legal battle with local residents. Once home to the U.S. Open, the iconic arena opened in 1923 serves today as a major concert venue, with 30 performances between May and October, most of which…
Yonkers man arrested for punching out an F train rider in Jamaica Hills last month: NYPD
May. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Westchester man was arrested on May 1 and booked at the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica for an unprovoked attack on an F train rider at the 169th Street subway station in Jamaica Hills last month.