Sep. 23, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki A man was stabbed during a fight at a Queens restaurant early on Saturday morning, police reported. Law enforcement sources said the bloody beef occurred at about 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 23 near 329 Wyckoff Ave. in Ridgewood. Officers from the 104th Precinct, in responding to a 911…
Sep. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The Q4 bus which runs from Jamaica toward Cambria Heights will be fare-free starting this Sunday, Sept. 24 — and will last for at least six months and possibly up to a year. The first-of-its-kind initiative is part of the MTA’s pilot program to determine how free service affects…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Aliya Schneider Disclaimer: This story details various accusations of sexual abuse. A homelessness case worker on unpaid leave is suing the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and two of its employees over allegations that an office manager subjected her to relentless sexual abuse while her supervisor turned a blind eye. The suit, which was filed by Trishana Jones on Sept. 12 in Bronx County Supreme Court against DSS — as well as her alleged harasser and direct supervisor — claims that the office manager sexually abused her from 2019-2022 and the agency failed to properly…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Anthony Medina New York Governor Kathy Hochul, on Thursday, Sept. 21, announced the activation of more Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) cameras on the B26 bus route serving riders in Brooklyn and Queens. The B26 bus route travels to Ridgewood Terminal along Halsey Street in Ridgewood and Tillary Street and Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. The activation of more ABLE cameras along the B26 bus route will begin next week, starting on Monday, Sept. 25, according to the governor’s office. ABLE cameras capture photos and videos of drivers blocking bus lanes, and the Department of Transportation…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens’ first ever Climate Expo, sponsored by Borough President Donovan Richards, launched on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Queens Borough Hall as one of the many events scheduled for Climate Week NYC. Over a dozen environmental organizations set up tables across the Helen Marshall Cultural Center’s atrium in Kew Gardens to share resources, spread environmental surveys and promote climate-related job opportunities – all with the goal of taking action to address the effects of climate change. The expo was centered around an expert-led panel on Local Law 97, a law passed in 2019 with the…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry Just days after the city marked the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the World Trade Center, the City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 415, calling on Congress and the Biden administration to sign the September 11 Day of Remembrance Act. The act will officially designate the date as a federal holiday and give Americans a day off from work and school to more fully contemplate the impact the tragic event had on the history on the city and nation. Councilwoman Joann Ariola was inspired to sponsor the resolution by Belle…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Rachel Butler A winning lottery ticket worth more than $35,000 was sold at a discount store in Flushing. The New York Lottery confirmed that the top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Take 5 Evening draw which took place on September 21. The ticket was sold at Union 99 Cent & Up Inc., located at 28-12 Union St. in Flushing. The prize-winning ticket is worth $35,175. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The winner of this prize amount has…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village are looking for a lone gunman who opened fire on an MTA bus in Springfield Gardens early Thursday morning. The Q3 bus was heading southbound on Farmers Boulevard at around 3:50 a.m. on Sept. 21, when the suspect walked into the intersection at 147th Avenue, pulled out a firearm and allegedly fired a single shot that struck the front door of the bus, an NYPD spokeswoman said. The police spokeswoman could not say if there were any passengers on board the bus at the time of…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan With the official start of fall just days away, there are plenty of fall-themed activities to look forward to at the historic Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park this year. Pumpkin Patch The patch will be free and open daily from Sept. 30 through Oct. 28 and on…
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Sep. 22, 2023 By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane The Bayside Business Association held its 23rd annual golf outing at Clearview Golf Course on Sept. 20. Following the outing, the top performers were recognized and John Ryan, the owner of One Station Plaza, Bourbon Street and Austin’s Ale House, was honored with the community achievement…
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