Mar. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 100th Precinct in Rockaway Beach and Transit District 23 took a loaded firearm off the streets during an undercover operation on Thursday. An NYPD spokesperson said the officers from the public safety team were in plainclothes conducting a routine fare enforcement operation on March 30 at…
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Prize-winning tickets for March 30 Take 5 evening drawing sold at shops in Middle Village, Oakland Gardens
Mar. 31, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Queens was well represented in the March 30 Take 5 evening drawing. The New York Lottery announced that shops in Oakland Gardens and Middle Village each sold prize-winning Take 5 tickets. The winning tickets, each worth $18,627.50, were announced in the March 30 Take 5 drawing. One ticket was…
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Officers make pair of arrests, seize loaded assault rifle and other weapons within Queens’ 105th Precinct
Mar. 31, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village seized a loaded assault rifle, two knives and more while making a pair of arrests on Wednesday. Officers responded to a call regarding a man with a firearm at the corner of Springfield Boulevard and 110th Road in Queens Village just…
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Man threatened to attack employees with ‘force’ during knifepoint robbery of CVS in Queens Village: NYPD
Mar. 31, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the man who threatened to attack employees with “force” during a knifepoint robbery of a Queens Village CVS earlier this month. Authorities say that the suspect entered a CVS located at 219-39 89th Ave., within the confines of the 105th Precinct, at approximately 6:15 p.m….
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JFK’s Terminal 4 offers immersive art experience that embodies New York City culture
Mar. 31, 2023 By Julia Moro Travelers will be able to marvel at the immersive art experience throughout John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, which is expanding its T4 Arts & Culture program to present a series of installations representing New York City art, food, culture and more. The expansion of the T4 Arts…
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Pair of firefighters injured while battling two-alarm fire in Whitestone: FDNY
Mar. 30, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Two firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm fire in Whitestone Thursday evening, according to the FDNY. The FDNY received a call at 5:30 p.m. on March 30 regarding a fire at Q’s Moving Corp., a three-story building located at 149-16 14th Ave., not far from the FDNY Engine…
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Queens goes green: Borough’s first woman-owned adult-use cannabis dispensary celebrates soft opening in Jamaica
Mar. 30, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Dozens of customers were lined up outside of Good Grades, Queens’ first woman-owned adult-use retail cannabis dispensary, which celebrated its soft opening in Jamaica on Thursday, March 30. The new cannabis shop, located at 162-03 Jamaica Ave., opened its doors at 2:45 p.m., and customer Rico Brown could not…
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State budget expected to be late due to lengthy talks on bail reform and housing, Hochul, legislative leaders say
Mar. 30, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
The state budget will be late this year due to tough negotiations between Governor Kathy Hochul and Albany lawmakers over her bail reform rollback proposal and housing plan, the governor, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced separately Thursday.
TRUMP INDICTED | Manhattan grand jury approves charges against ex-president in porn star hush money payment scheme
Mar. 30, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Former President Donald Trump on criminal charges in connection with a hush money investigation, The New York Times reported Thursday — the first time any former or active American commander-in-chief has ever been so disgraced. Citing four sources, The New…
Man sought for assaulting teenager and stealing his phone in Flushing: NYPD
Mar. 30, 2023 By Julia Moro Police are searching for the man who shoved a teenager to the ground and snatched his cellphone in Flushing earlier this month. Authorities say that a 19-year-old man was walking near 135-32 Roosevelt Ave. at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13, within the confines of the 109th Precinct,…
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