Feb. 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Propel NY Energy Project, a planned 90-mile upgrade to New York State’s power grid, including an eight-mile stretch in Queens, aims to bolster a portion of the state’s electric transmission network, which officials have described as the “backbone” of the power grid. Propel NY, a joint public-private…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry A Bronx man was arrested Wednesday morning and booked at the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows for an unprovoked attack on a 7 train rider in Corona nearly two weeks earlier. Marlon Serrano, 51, of Wales Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, was arraigned in…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway A “lesson in selflessness” unfolded at IS 73 in Maspeth when a teacher received a life-saving kidney transplant from a colleague he barely knew. Maggie Goodman, 34, of East Atlantic Beach, Long Island, heard about her fellow teacher’s kidney struggle when she saw a post from his mother…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Gas prices in NYC? Surprisingly, not terrible. New York City ranks among the top major cities in the United States when it comes to the most affordable gas prices, according to a report from the financial services company CashNetUSA. One gallon of gas in New York City costs…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 120 years of volunteerism this past weekend. Department members held a joyous celebration at the American Legion Post 1404, located at 209 Cross Bay Blvd. Broad Channel, on Saturday, Feb. 22, to honor past and current volunteers. Ed O’Hare, a retired…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams moved significantly closer to entering the 2025 NYC mayoral race by filing paperwork with the city Campaign Finance Board on Wednesday. The speaker, during a Thursday afternoon news conference, said she has taken “some initial steps to advance a campaign if and when…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its massive search for a missing Bronx man who was on a boat that capsized five miles southeast of Breezy Point on Sunday afternoon. Five people were recovered near the entrance to the Ambrose Channel, a major shipping lane leading into the Port…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Colum Motherway Middle Village residents witnessed a spirited debate on Thursday, Feb. 20, as candidates for City Council District 30 vied for their support at the Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPOA) meeting, outlining their campaign priorities and vision for the district. MVPOA President Paul Pogozelski, who is…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry Continuing her years-long effort to combat mail theft in Queens, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng announced Tuesday that she successfully persuaded the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to repair and enhance the security of four green relay boxes in Forest Hills after they were broken into and mail was stolen. Green…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is offering local homeowners a valuable opportunity to receive support with property tax liens and avoid the potential financial instability caused by unpaid municipal charges. On Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Senator will host a Property Tax Lien Help Day…