May 17, 2021 By Christian Murray A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the Grand Central Parkway near Roosevelt Avenue late Friday night, police said. The victim was hit while crossing the highway—in the vicinity of Citi Field–at approximately 11:45 p.m. by a driver of a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta who… Read more »
May 17, 2021 By Christina Santucci More than a dozen Queens elected officials and community leaders praised a plan to send medical supplies from New York City to India – to help the country deal with the pandemic. Mayor Bill de Blasio had announced the arrangement on Friday, saying that the city would tap into… Read more »
May 13, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Police are looking for a man who allegedly smashed the front window of a Flushing jewelry store in March and then took off with $32,000 worth of merchandise from the display window. The NYPD released surveillance footage yesterday of the suspect breaking the glass window of Luk Fook Jewelry… Read more »
May 13, 2021 By Ryan Songalia City council member Jimmy Van Bramer and mayoral candidate Dianne Morales cross-endorsed one another today as they both seek office. Van Bramer, who is running to be Queens Borough President, joined Morales for the announcement this morning at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights. Morales of Brooklyn says she is… Read more »
May 13, 2021 By Christian Murray A Flushing man is facing nine years in prison after pleading guilty to gun possession and drug charges. Chris Lee, 30, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and the criminal sale of a controlled substance. He was nabbed after being the target of… Read more »
May 12, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Food and yard waste drop-off service will return to Forest Hills on Sundays, thanks to the volunteer work of a number of local organizations. A new drop-off site will be located at MacDonald Park, adjacent to the Greenmarket on 70th Avenue and Queens Boulevard. Operating hours will be between… Read more »
May 12, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A group of Black residents in Forest Hills have formed a political group that aims to address issues pertaining to the minority community in the district. The organization, called the Color of Justice, aims is to educate its members on how to get involved in the political process, while… Read more »
May 12, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Borough Board voted to approve plans for the first phase of Willets Point’s redevelopment Monday evening – which would include construction of 1,100 affordable apartments, public open space and a new public elementary school on six acres of land. The board, which is headed by Queens Borough… Read more »
May 12, 2021 By Christina Santucci In-person voting in New York City’s Primary Election gets underway one month from today. New York City voters will be able to fill in their ballots – for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president and City Council – at the polls starting Saturday, June 12. The Board of Elections… Read more »
May 11, 2021 By Christian Murray A Queens lawmaker has introduced a bill in the state assembly that would establish Diwali as a school holiday. Jenifer Rajkumar, who represents the 38th Assembly District in central Queens, says that it is time for Diwali to be recognized as a school holiday—and points to how Eid and… Read more »