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May. 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

May 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

A Long Island man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday in Queens Supreme Court after pleading guilty to kidnapping, robbery, and promoting prostitution for three separate incidents.

Gil Iphael, 25, of Copiague Street in Valley Stream, lured his victims to Queens locations for sex with the help of his co-defendant, then his victims were detained, assaulted, and robbed. In one instance, Iphael tried to cut off a man’s toe and threatened to mutilate his genitals.

May. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

March 2025 marked the seventh consecutive month in which the number of homes to enter contract in New York City increased year-over-year, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy.

May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Go ahead and snap that selfie in Queens—a new study says Citi Field is one of the most Instagrammable stadiums in Major League Baseball.

May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Flushing Town Hall continues its tradition of showcasing world-class jazz with a fresh lineup of performances this May. In honor of International Jazz Day on May 1, the venue, well known to Queens audiences for its dynamic programming, rolls out another month of standout events. From signature jazz jams to genre-blending global mashups, here’s what’s coming up at FTH.

Apr. 30, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Assembly Member Steven Raga expressed sorrow and solidarity this week following the tragic vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people and injured more than two dozen others.

Apr. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 15-65 Clintonville St. in Whitestone. The proposed development, located just off the Cross Island Parkway, will include six residential units and a small community facility.

Apr. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has launched a springtime initiative to vaccinate raccoons against rabies in parts of Queens and Brooklyn, responding to a concerning uptick in rabid raccoons this year.

Apr. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

April 30, 2025 By Bill Parry

Two career criminals from Brooklyn are charged with attempted murder for shooting an off-duty cop during an attempted carjacking in Long Island City on Sunday morning.