Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Just in time for Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $300,000 in federal funding to support critical upgrades at the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills. The funds will facilitate essential repairs and improvements at the…
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Brooklyn man charged in viral Belt Parkway crash scheme captured on victim’s dashcam: DA
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man was criminally charged with staging a car crash on the Belt Parkway in Rosedale last month that was captured on the dashboard camera in the victim’s car and went viral on social media after it was posted on TikTok, where it was viewed by millions…
SUV explosion rocks South Ozone Park street, damaging homes and vehicles on Friday morning: FDNY
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry A quiet residential street in South Ozone Park was rocked by a thunderous explosion on Friday morning after an SUV filled with dangerous construction materials detonated in front of 131-16 133 St. five blocks west of the Van Wyck Expressway. The massive blast damaged five homes and brought…
City completes median and street safety improvements on Union Turnpike in Bayside
Nov. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, the completion of a capital project in Bayside enhancing safety and aesthetics along Union Turnpike between 226th Street and Hollis Court Boulevard. According to the DDC, the project, managed by the agency…
Popular chicken joint Raising Cane’s to open new Jamaica location in December
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Raising Cane’s, the popular Louisiana-based fast-food chain known for its chicken fingers, will open its second Queens location at 159-29 Jamaica Ave. on Dec. 17, the company confirmed. The site, which previously housed a Burger King, is nearing the end of construction, with only interior finishing touches remaining…
Resorts World Casino marks ‘lucky 13th’ anniversary, celebrates community impact and future plans in Queens
Nov. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC) celebrated its “lucky 13th” anniversary last month. Since opening in 2011, the entertainment and dining hub at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in Jamaica has collaborated with stakeholders and community members to build partnerships across Queens. Located on the Aqueduct Racetrack complex, RWNYC…
Burglars hit Glendale home making off with more than a half-million in jewelry and property: NYPD
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for two burglars who targeted a Glendale home in broad daylight on Friday, Nov. 1, before driving off in a BMW with a massive haul of stolen property, according to the NYPD. The two unidentified men entered a residence…
AM Ron Kim brings the art of kimchi to Flushing students in celebration of Kimchi Day
Nov. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Ron Kim (D-40) hosted a Korean cultural event at a local junior high school in Flushing on Thursday, Nov 7, to celebrate Kimchi Day. Kim and school officials led “Kimchi Day at JHS 189: A Cultural Event for Public School Students” to commemorate the passage of…
Kew Gardens Hills man charged with attempted murder during beef over parking spot: NYPD
Nov. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry A Kew Gardens Hills man was arrested for allegedly shooting two men during a dispute over a parking spot right across the street from the gunman’s apartment house on the night of Sunday, Nov. 3. Alan Rodriguez, 22, of 147-24 79th Ave. was arraigned on Monday night in…
Rosedale man sentenced to life for brutal murder and dismemberment plot inspired by crime TV shows: Feds
Nov. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry A Rosedale man was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday to life in prison for murdering and dismembering a woman to collect $200,000 in life insurance proceeds after watching episodes of “Dexter” and “The First 48” for tips on disposing of the victim’s body and covering up…