Jul. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Hollis man was indicted by a Queens grand jury on gun charges after a cache of weapons was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop near LaGuardia Airport in East Elmhurst last month.
Jul. 9, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A significant number of New York’s congressional members—as well as state officials–have announced that they are sticking with Joe Biden, despite his shaky performance at last month’s presidential debate against Donald Trump. U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Gov. Kathy Hochul are among the…
Jul. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry
MTA Bridge and Tunnel officers, the NYPD and law enforcement partners impounded 55 vehicles from motorists crossing into Queens on the Whitestone Bridge on Monday, July 8, as a multi-agency crackdown continued unabated.
Jul. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Council Member Vickie Paladino announced two major capital projects in her northeast Queens district that received just over $7 million in combined funding for the 2025 fiscal year. For the renovation of the multi-use athletic field at Bayside High School, a total of $3.5 million was collectively allocated by…
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Jul. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are on the hunt for an armed robber who was foiled by a quick-thinking victim during the early hours of Friday, July 5.
Jul. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres For the second consecutive year, hundreds gathered at Fort Totten in Bayside for an Independence Day Celebration that featured live music and a highly anticipated fireworks display. Despite high hopes and meticulous planning, the event, held on Wednesday, June 26, was rained out, dampening the festivities for attendees. The…
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Jul. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Shops at Skyview Mall will host a “K-Fun Summer School” Korean culture class on Sunday, July 28 from 2-5 p.m. The mall, located at 40-24 College Point Blvd. in Flushing, is hosting the summer school event as part of its “Skyview High” theme, which runs now through early August….
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Jul. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assemblywoman Nily Rozic visited the Chinese-American Planning Council’s (CPC) Queens Community Center this week to inspect the upgrades made possible by a $125,000 state capital grant she secured for the center. The CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization, serving thousands daily through over 50 programs…
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Jul. 9, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams Last week, we celebrated Independence Day — an opportunity to reflect on the values that make the American Dream possible in our city. Public safety and livability are two such foundational commitments — allowing every New Yorker to pursue their dreams without fear for their safety and…
Jul. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Citibank branch located at 78-09 Metropolitan Ave in Middle Village officially closed its doors last month, leaving the bustling business corridor with only a handful of remaining banking options. Citibank, the consumer banking division of Citigroup, officially closed the branch on Friday, June 28, marking the end of…
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