Woman Fought Off Would-Be Rapist in Ridgewood Home: Police

A Richmond Hill man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for the attempted murder of his 8-year-old stepson nearly a year ago.

Davien Reid Sr., 43, of 88th Avenue, was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on Friday on the indictment charging him with attempted murder in the second degree, assault, witness intimidation and other related crimes for the brutal beating of his stepson after the youngster was accused of eating brownies intended for the defendant.

March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Detectives from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are investigating the death of a woman inside a Locust Manor home on Saturday morning.

Police responded to a 911 call of a person in need of medical attention inside 172-15 127th Ave., where they found a 64-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive lying on the living room floor. EMS responded to the location and pronounced her dead at the scene.

The FDNY battled a massive 3-alarm fire at an auto body shop in Willets Point on Monday afternoon.

The first call came at 4:17 p.m. after the fire broke out at 127-02 35th Ave., and arriving units observed heavy fire and smoke conditions. After the fire got into tires stored in the back of the shop, the FDNY signaled a second alarm as a plume of black noxious smoke could be seen for miles. It went to a third alarm, bringing 33 units and 138 firefighters and EMS personnel to the last vestige of the Iron Triangle, just east of Citi Field, bordered by Northern Boulevard.

March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather with friends, raise a pint, and enjoy a lively night out—whether you’re Irish by heritage or just for the day.

Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson

JFK Airport’s New Terminal One is inviting facility maintenance service providers to submit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of its commitment to delivering world-class airport operations.

Mar. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Sandra Ung will host the fourth-annual Summer Camp Fair in Flushing this Sunday, inviting local parents to explore the various options available to them over the summer school break.

Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Flushing Town Hall will host its monthly Louis Armstrong Legacy Jazz Jam on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing.

Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser.

Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Students from three high schools in Queens had the opportunity to engage with accomplished women in the legal profession during the “Women in Law Program,” held on Wednesday, March 5, at the Queens County Supreme Court.