May. 2, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Healthfirst, one of New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurance companies, celebrated the opening of its new office in Jamaica on April 28 with community leaders, performances, and a photo exhibit by Nat Valentine of the Cultural Collaborative Jamaica. Located at 161-21 Jamaica Ave., in the heart of a bustling…
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May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced on Monday, May 1, that it secured approval to utilize a $455 million loan to build the long-awaited, new thoroughbred racing facilities at Belmont Park.
May. 1, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller The city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is threatening to shut-off the water to commercial buildings and private homes where the owners have failed to pay the city millions in water bills, Mayor Eric Adams and DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala announced on Monday. DEP started the process on…
May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing teenager was sentenced to eight years in prison Monday for selling more than 1,100 fentanyl pills and a loaded handgun to an undercover detective last year, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Justin Echeverry, 19, of 33rd Avenue, pleaded guilty last month to criminal sale of…
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May. 1, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Sunday’s heavy rainstorm resulted in the flooding of many streets, major highways and homes across Queens, and now, residents are seeking help to repair what has been damaged. Video by Mala Balram Many residents experienced flooding in the basements of their homes after the rainstorm on April 30….
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May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
A Virginia man with a famous name was indicted by a Queens grand jury in the cold case killing of a 15-year-old girl in Far Rockaway more than 30 years ago.
May. 1, 2023 By Christian Murray
A Queens pol has introduced legislation targeting landlords who knowingly rent space to stores illegally selling cannabis.
May. 1, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Downtown Jamaica Jazz Festival, known for presenting legendary jazz artists and providing a platform to emerging musicians, is returning this year with free programming for the community at Rufus King Park. The festival begins Friday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. with an opening reception and performances at the…
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May. 1, 2023 Elijah Hamilton On Saturday, June 24, residents are invited to Juniper Valley Park to celebrate Relay for Life of Middle Village‘s 20th anniversary. Rooted in Middle Village for 20 years, The Rally for Life of Middle Village has run numerous fundraisers to help the American Cancer Society (ACS), whose goal is to…
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May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a gunman and his four associates who were captured on video surveillance outside an adult day care center on Friday, April 26.