Feb. 18, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb A 7-year-old girl died after being struck by a car that allegedly ran through a stop sign in Astoria, according to authorities. Officers from the 114th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Newtown Road and 45th…
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Jamaica man sentenced to 19 years for fatally striking pedestrian with stolen car: DA
Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry
A Jamaica man was sentenced on Friday to nearly two decades behind bars for causing the death of a pedestrian who was struck by the stolen car he was driving before jumping out to evade police in November 2019, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
South Ozone Park man arraigned on attempted murder charges for allegedly firing assault rifle at deli owner: DA
Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry
A South Ozone Park man was arraigned Thursday, Feb. 16, on charges of attempted murder and other crimes after he allegedly blasted away at a deli owner with a handgun and then an assault rifle earlier in the day.
Sushi By Bou opens new modern speakeasy hidden on Bayside’s Bell Boulevard
Feb. 17, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Sushi by Boū hosted a preview of its newly-opened location in Bayside on Thursday night, serving a 12-course menu of delectable sushi in an intimate environment. As guests walked through Greek restaurant Baraki on Bell Boulevard on Feb. 16, they encountered a sliding door in the back of the…
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Elderly man dies in early morning Whitestone house fire
Feb. 17, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb An elderly man died in a house fire in Whitestone early Friday morning, according to authorities. According to FDNY and NYPD sources, the fire broke out in a home at 149-36 18th Ave. in Whitestone around 3 a.m. on Feb. 17. A total of 12 units consisting of 60… Read more »
JFK Airport’s Terminal 1 remains closed for second day due to electrical fire
Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry Terminal 1 at JFK International Airport remains closed for a second straight day after a Thursday morning electrical fire in a storage area knocked out power to the massive facility, causing chaos to thousands of travelers. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey continues working with the…
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Far Rockaway to receive $4.5 million in state funding for downtown beautification project
Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Far Rockaway would receive $4.5 million in funding for its ongoing downtown revitalization initiative as part of the state’s NY Forward program. The funding will support beautification efforts that include the enhancing of business facades, the improvement of pedestrian and visitor wayfinding, bicycle infrastructure and… Read more »
‘This is an abuse of power:’ Tenants rally to support South Jamaica resident facing eviction after allegedly rejecting landlord’s sexual advances
Feb. 16, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Before she entered the Queens Civil Court on Thursday morning, Feb. 16, to face her first court case filed by her landlord, who is allegedly trying to evict her from her home after rejecting his sexual advances, South Jamaica resident Carlene Hosang rallied with tenants calling on state lawmakers… Read more »
McDonald’s worker sought in early morning slashing in downtown Jamaica: NYPD
Feb. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are looking for a McDonald’s worker who allegedly slashed a woman during an argument inside the fast food restaurant on Jamaica Avenue early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just after midnight on Feb. 15, when two women had a verbal altercation inside… Read more »
Former 5Pointz artist from Long Island City creates mural to help fight scourge of antisemitism
Feb. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry A former 5Pointz graffiti artist from Long Island City has become an unlikely hero in fighting the recent surge of antisemitism in New York City and around the world. Fernando ”SKI” Romero, a Dominican-American artist born and raised in Astoria recently unveiled his latest mural on the outer wall… Read more »