Dec. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The head of a Queens youth soccer academy is attempting to get stadium lights installed at Victory Field in Forest Park, having collected approximately 400 signatures through an online petition over the span of about two weeks. Pablo Rubio, the executive director of Formativas Barcelona SC – NYC, said the…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Christian Murray Applications are now open to participate in an affordable housing lottery for Vista65, a 22-story mixed-use development located on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park. The tower, developed by RB Realty Capital and designed by SLCE Architects, includes 186 residences and a host of amenities. Of those units, 56 have…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Rachel Butler The recent hit-and-run death of toddler Quintas Chen in Flushing brought back haunting memories for a Fresh Meadows couple 10 years after the death of their daughter in a similar accident. Amy Tam and Hsi-Pei Liao experienced the death of their 3-year-old child, Allison, on Oct. 6 2013, when she was struck down by an SUV while crossing the street holding her grandmother’s hand. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Main Street. The SUV driver, Ahmad Abu-Zayedeh, was never criminally charged for the incident. Quintas Chen, who was also 3-years old,…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As the New York City Football Club (NYCFC), a professional soccer organization that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), awaits the construction of its new stadium next to Citi Field, the club is already giving back to the Queens community and working with local kids. NYCFC’s community coaches have been providing free programming to kids in the borough in order to make the sport more accessible to children, while also teaching them about the rules of the game, as well as the benefits that come with playing a team sport. There are currently 14…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Anthony Medina The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to find and identify two men allegedly responsible for a citywide robbery pattern in Ridgewood and Bushwick earlier this month. According to police, at approximately 4:55 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, in the confines of the 104th Precinct, the two individuals…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Ethan Marshall A top-prize winning Take 5 ticket was sold by a Jamaica business on Dec. 9. The ticket was valued at $36,857. It was sold at Airport Enterprises Inc., located at 133-44 150th St. Take 5 results are revealed on television twice a day, at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Numbers are selected from a field of 1-39. Those who win the Take 5 have up to a year to claim their prize.
Dec. 11, 2023 By the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York The story of Chanukah recounts the victory of the Maccabees and how one night’s worth of oil miraculously burned for 8 days and 8 nights, giving our people enough light to carry us through the darkest of times. As we light our menorahs this Chanukah, let us remember that even the smallest flames can hold immense power and ours has always been a story of hope. Let us come together as a community to foster deeper connections with our loved ones, strengthening our appreciation for every moment shared….
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Dec. 11, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld
A man died Sunday after being struck by two separate hit-and-run drivers in Queens, police said.
Dec. 11, 2023 By Ethan Marshall A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold by a Forest Hills business on Dec. 9. The ticket was bought at Forest Hills Deli Bagels Inc., located at 112-10 Queens Blvd. The ticket was valued at $50,000. Another third-prize-winning ticket, also valued at $50,000, was sold elsewhere in New York State on the same day. The other ticket was purchased at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, located at 2209 Central Ave. in Schenectady. Powerball drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The numbers are drawn from a field of 1-69, with the…
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Dec. 9, 2023 By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society Next year is shaping up to be a year full of centennial celebrations for some of Woodhaven’s most familiar and beloved friends. The first Queens Public Library in Woodhaven was opened at the corner of 88th Street and Jamaica Avenue, where a Kentucky Fried Chicken sits…
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