Man’s Body Found on Little Neck Bay Beach: NYPD

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan

An off-duty NYPD cop from Briarwood was arrested on Thursday morning and booked at the 102nd Precinct in South Ozone Park for allegedly sending sexually explicit content via an online app to an undercover officer posing online as a 14-year-old girl.

Police Officer Travis DeSouza, 35, of Van Wyck Expressway, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on the night of April 24 on a criminal complaint charging him with attempted dissemination of indecent material to minors, official misconduct, and other related crimes, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Friday.

Apr. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Council Member Robert Holden has introduced two new pieces of legislation that target fire hydrant misuse and abusive rodeo practices. 

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Apr. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Residents and stakeholders in Queens and Brooklyn are invited to attend a public information session hosted by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to learn more about the future of the historic Grand Street Bridge. 

Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello

As U.S. businesses brace for the ripple effects of new and anticipated tariff increases, the Bayside Business Association (BBA) is stepping up efforts to support local entrepreneurs and merchants in northeast Queens.

Apr. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Two Korean American community organizations based in northeast Queens welcomed Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, for a daylong visit focused on expanding mental health resources and support for immigrant communities.

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Queens will come alive with the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture for the Capoeira festival.

Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Grab your paddles and hop on the 7 train, pickleball is back in Queens.

Apr. 25, 2025 By jmilitello

April 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello