Apr. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Jamaica teenager is accused of taking part in a chaotic street takeover in Ozone Park on Saturday night, where several NYPD vehicles were vandalized by a mob of hundreds. Police say he later fled to the Bronx, where he was tased and arrested following a foot chase…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon It has been six months since the city announced a major crackdown on subway surfing, but officials have been mum on whether their efforts are actually working to deter kids from doing the illegal—and often fatal—activity. Mayor Eric Adams and then-NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon on Oct. 31, 2024,…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The MTA hosted a Transit Talk at the Flushing-Main Street subway station Monday evening to urge riders to switch to OMNY, as the agency prepares to permanently retire MetroCards by Dec. 31. NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow and other transit officials were on hand in Flushing on Monday evening…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets announced Monday the four local small businesses that will be featured at Citi Field’s Taste of Queens food stand and the Coca-Cola Food Truck throughout the 2025 season. Arepalicious and Thai Tai Eatery will alternate with each other at the Taste of Queens stand,…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York City’s waste reduction efforts are entering a new phase this week, as the city’s sanitation agency begins enforcing mandatory composting laws with fines for non-compliance. Starting today, April 1, residents must separate food waste from regular trash or risk a $25 fine from the Department of…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow is confident that the MTA has “done a good job” showcasing the critical importance of its $68.4 billion five-year capital plan, with state officials set to deliver a budget on April 1. Crichlow, who heads the MTA division response for the subway and…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Queens contractors were arrested by officers from the Port Authority Police Department on Saturday for allegedly stealing copper wire from a warehouse at JFK Airport. Anildat Arnold, 46, of 114th Street in South Ozone Park, and Vejai Ramsarup, 54, of 214th Street in Queens Village, were separately…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Staten Island man was struck and killed by a van driver as he was exiting his vehicle in Woodhaven on Friday morning, and two other men were injured, one of them critically, during the chain reaction crash, police said Sunday. Police from the 102nd Precinct in Ozone…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung announced that the Mammogram Bus will visit Flushing this month, offering free breast cancer screenings to women in need. The event is a collaboration between the American-Italian Cancer Foundation and the Flushing Central Lions Club. The Mammogram Bus, which provides no-cost breast cancer screenings…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow…