Mar. 12, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the thief who flashed a knife and ran off with nearly $1,000 during an armed robbery of a gas station in Glendale on Saturday. Officers from the 104th Precinct responded to a call regarding a robbery inside of the Shell gas station located at 64-40…
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Mercedes driver dies after speeding off the Jackie Robinson Parkway and crashing into trees in Queens: NYPD
Mar. 11, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb A Virginia man died after allegedly speeding off the Jackie Robinson Parkway and crashing his Mercedes into a road sign and several trees in Queens early Saturday morning, according to authorities. Officers from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood responded to a call regarding the single vehicle collision on the…
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Gennaro’s ‘historic’ environmental bill to phase out fuel oil no. 4 signed into law
Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry Earlier this month, Councilman James Gennaro watched as Mayor Eric Adams signed his historic legislation, which will phase out the use of fuel oil grade no. 4 by 2027. His bill, Intro 470-A, was passed last month. It will improve air quality and public health by reducing emissions of…
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Queens lawmaker partners with EMU Health to honor five women during Women’s History Month
Mar. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed In celebration of Women’s History Month, Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. presented five women with Senate citations recognizing them for their dedicated work to their communities during a ceremony at the Deshi Senior Center in Ozone Park on Friday, March 10. “Women’s History Month is a time for us to…
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Mayor appoints NYPD training chief as new Probation head, dismisses reports she ran afoul of top cop
Mar. 10, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Friday officially announced the appointment of NYPD training chief Juanita Holmes as the new head of the city’s Department of Probation (DOP), while waving away reports that conflicts between Holmes and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell ended her tenure at the department. Shortly before Holmes’…
Alleged serial rapist from East Elmhurst facing life in prison for ‘brutality inflicted’ on three young women last year: DA
Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
An East Elmhurst man was indicted for kidnapping, raping, and assaulting three young women during a reign of terror across Queens last year.
Rego Park man ripped off former company of more than $4 million in bogus invoice scam: Feds
Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry Federal agents met a Rego Park man as he deplaned his flight from India at JFK International Airport late last month. According to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, he was taken into custody for allegedly defrauding his former employer out of millions of dollars in a fake invoice scheme. Bhaskarry…
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Community Board 6 discusses pedestrian safety at Austin Street, potential installation of 5G towers during monthly meeting
Mar. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall In Wednesday’s Community Board 6 meeting, members were commended for asking the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to look into the potential dangers to pedestrians at Austin Street. Residents also expressed concerns about the long-term effects of 5G towers should they be installed in the area. The request…
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Mets announce first-ever ‘Amazin’ Day’, a citywide celebration in anticipation of its 2023 season
Mar. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets announced that the organization will hold its first ever “Amazin’ Day” celebration March 25 in anticipation of the start of the 2023 season. This event will include unique celebrations online and all over New York City. Fans who wear a Mets hat or any Mets…
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DA Katz lands endorsements from pair of Queens Congress members in re-election bid
Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry A week after Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, two longtime members of Congress have followed suit. Congresswoman Grace Meng and Congressman Gregory Meeks threw their support behind Katz who is facing a challenge in June’s Democratic primary. “Melinda Katz…
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