Jan. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry
The NYPD announced Thursday that an Oakland Gardens man was arrested and booked at the 111th Precinct in Bayside for allegedly robbing his neighbor, a 92-year-old woman, at knifepoint last week.
Jan. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry
The NYPD announced Thursday that an Oakland Gardens man was arrested and booked at the 111th Precinct in Bayside for allegedly robbing his neighbor, a 92-year-old woman, at knifepoint last week.
Jan. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A high school student from Ozone Park was invited to travel to Dubai and speak about climate change and what actions can be taken to address it at the United Nations Climate Change Conference last month. Zahra, a student at John Adams High School, was one of four high…
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Jan. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a man who allegedly burglarized a building on Cypress Avenue in broad daylight on Monday. The suspect allegedly entered a building complex, located at 852 Cypress Ave., by breaking the lock on the front door at about 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8. Once inside, police say the thief removed items from packages before fleeing the scene. The NYPD released a photo of the suspected burglar last seen wearing a tan jacket, khaki pants, a light brown hat, and gray sneakers while holding a…
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Jan. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan With tax season here, state Sen. John Liu is hosting information sessions in partnership with the NYC Department of Finance (DOF) to help residents apply for rent and property tax relief. New York homeowners, for instance, who meet certain criteria can save hundreds to thousands of dollars on their annual property taxes this year. Homeowners are advised, depending on their situation, to challenge the assessed value of their property, with a lower value reducing their tax bill. Depending on their home classification, they have until March 1 or March 15 to appeal their assessed…
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Jan. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina A bill co-sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. looks to change how people caught driving under the influence of drugs and narcotics are prosecuted in New York State. Addabbo urged fellow legislators in a rally for change on Jan. 9, to help get the Deadly Driving Bill (S3135/A174) passed in Albany and eliminate what he says is a loophole for those caught driving impaired by drugs. “The fatalities and tragedies that occur with drugged driving knows no boundaries,” Addabbo said during Tuesday’s rally. “This isn’t a political matter. It’s about doing the right…
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Jan. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry
The NYPD released new surveillance video on Thursday of a knife-wielding suspect who allegedly assaulted and robbed a 45-year-old woman in Corona as part of a sex attack during the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 6.
Jan. 12, 2024 By Emily Davenport
Grab your umbrellas, New York City is going to be hit by another heavy rain storm.
Jan. 11, 2024 By Rachel Butler Four kids from Queens are to star in a brand new musical presented by the Manhattan-based TADA! Youth Theater over a three-week period in late January and early February. The jazz-styled musical, called B.O.T.C.H. (Bureau of Turmoil, Chaos, & Headaches), will take place at the 15 W 28th St….
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Jan. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Springfield Gardens man was sentenced Thursday in Queens Supreme Court to up to 12 years in prison for killing an off-duty NYPD cop when he sped through a stop sign while drunk in 2020.
Jan. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Just because the holiday season has come and gone does not mean that there is any shortage of fun and entertaining things to do in Queens this weekend. From shows, to hikes, to fun classes, there is a lot to do this weekend. Friday, Jan. 12 All…
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