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Bronx Man Indicted Following Knife Attack of Two Elderly Men on 7-Train in Woodside

Dec. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray

A Bronx man has been indicted for attempted murder in a knife attack that injured two elderly men on the 7 train in Woodside in July.

Patrick Chambers, 46, allegedly stabbed two men—one aged 71 and the other 73—on board a 7 train at the 52^nd Street station at around 7:30 a.m. on July 5. He faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

According to the charges, Chambers allegedly started yelling at a 71-year-old man who was sitting across from him while holding a knife in one hand and pair of scissors in the other. Without provocation, he alleged approached the victim and stabbed him.

Man Indicted for Killing Pregnant Girlfriend in Bayside: DA

Dec. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Long Island man who allegedly killed his pregnant girlfriend and dumped her body on the side of a road in Bayside was indicted for murder Wednesday.

Three Queens Residents Indicted for Trafficking Firearms Into NYC

Nov. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray

Three Queens residents have been indicted for trafficking illegal firearms across state lines.

Local Business Organization Secures $600,000 Grant to Revitalize Roosevelt Avenue in Corona

Dec. 2, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The Queens Economic Development Corporation has been awarded a $600,000 grant to help revitalize and develop small businesses along Roosevelt Avenue in Corona.

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New York to Get Shipment of 170,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine by Dec. 15: Cuomo

Dec. 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York will receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccination by mid-December, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.

NYPD Looking for Man Who Allegedly Grabbed Woman’s Buttocks at Flushing – Main Street Station

Dec. 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed a woman’s buttocks inside a Flushing subway station Tuesday.

Donovan Richards to Take Over as Queens Borough President Wednesday

Dec. 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Council Member Donovan Richards will assume the role of Queens Borough President Wednesday, taking the reins from Acting BP Sharon Lee.

Forest Hills Jewish Center on the Market for $50 Million

Dec. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray

The Forest Hills Jewish Center is on the market for $50 million.

Queens Man Who Recorded Women Using LaGuardia Airport Bathroom Sentenced to Six Months in Jail

Dec. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray

A College Point man was sentenced to six months in jail today for secretly recording ‘pretty girls’ in a public bathroom at LaGuardia Airport in December 2018.

Off-Duty FDNY Firefighter Charged With DWI in Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Queens Teacher

Dec. 1, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An off-duty FDNY firefighter has been charged for drunk driving following a fatal road crash that killed a Queens public school teacher last month.

Queens Public Library Reopens 12 Additional Branches With Limited Service

Dec. 1, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The Queens Public Library reopened an additional 12 branch locations Monday, taking the total number of branches open on a “to-go” basis in the borough to 35.

Donovan Richards Unveils Transition Team for Queens Borough Presidency

Nov. 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Rockaway Council Member Donovan Richards, who won the Queens Borough President race, has put together a team of diverse leaders and experts to advise him as he prepares to take office.

NYC Elementary School Students to Return to In-Person Classes Next Monday

Nov. 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City public schools will reopen in-person learning to elementary school students next Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday.

Troublesome Kew Gardens Hotel Served With More Than a Dozen Summonses

Nov. 25, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A troublesome hotel in Kew Gardens, which has been a hotbed for crime and illegal activity since the summer, was served with more than a dozen summonses from city agencies last week.

Multiple Candidates to Run in Special Election for Central Queens Council Seat

Nov. 25, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The special election for the Central Queens council seat vacated by Rory Lancman is starting to take shape with at least 10 candidates announcing their bids.

Community Board 6 Approves Rego Park Development, Koslowitz Announces Her Support

Nov. 24, 2020 By Christian Murray

A Queens developer who seeks to rezone a Rego Park site in order to build a nine-story, 74-unit building got the approval of Community Board 6 earlier this month.

Drunk-Driver Charged With Manslaughter for Killing Motorist in Kew Gardens Hills Crash

Nov. 24, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An alleged drunk driver has been charged with manslaughter for killing a hospital worker in a high-speed crash in Kew Gardens Hills last week.

Queens Lawmaker Helps Pass Legislation to Combat Age Discrimination in the Workforce

Nov. 23, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The City Council unanimously passed a package of bills Thursday that seek to prevent age discrimination in the workforce.

NYC Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg Resigns from De Blasio Administration

Nov. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City’s Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced today that she is stepping down from the de Blasio administration.

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