July 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin Three streets in Northeast Queens will be co-named to honor a late College Point civic leader, a young teen whose life was tragically cut short and a late Chief Warrant Officer Five who served in the United States Military and New York Army National Guard. The New York City… Read more »
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Board of Elections Certifies Queens DA Results Naming Melinda Katz Winner, Race Not Over
July 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Board of Elections unanimously certified the election results in the contested Queens District Attorney Democratic Primary race today, naming Borough President Melinda Katz victorious over public defender Tiffany Cabán. Despite the board’s certification, the race is far from over, as Cabán’s campaign continues to contest more than 100… Read more »
29th Annual Dragon Boat Festival to Take Place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aug. 3 and 4
July 26, 2019 Staff Report Row, row, row your boat…or hang out on shore and watch unique sports drama while enjoying food, live performances, children’s activities, and martial arts. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will take place in – and around – Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, and… Read more »
Mayor Unveils Bicycle Safety Plan Following Surge of Bike Deaths
July 25, 2019 Staff Report Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $58.4 million plan to improve bike safety throughout the city, following a rash of cyclist deaths this year, including two in a 24-hour period just this week. The wide-ranging plan includes a number of infrastructure, enforcement, policy and outreach measures. It plans to… Read more »
Queens DA Primary Recount Is Complete; Katz Campaign Declares Victory
July 25, 2019, Jackie Strawbridge The recount in the Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race completed today, with Borough President Melinda Katz declaring victory over public defender Tiffany Cabán. “Now that every valid vote has been counted and recounted, the results confirm once again that the people of Queens have chosen Melinda Katz as the… Read more »
College Point Man, 42, Missing Since Saturday
July 22, 2019, Staff Report A 42-year-old College Point resident has been missing since Saturday, according to police. Jiaying Zhou, of 14-07 117 St., was last seen in the evening on Friday while leaving his residence. He was reported missing the next day. Police described him as an Asian man who is 5 feet 7… Read more »
Thief Breaks Into Locker at Flushing Gym, Charges $600 to Stolen Card
July 19, 2019, Staff Report Police are searching for a woman who allegedly had a shopping spree with someone else’s debit card after stealing it from a locker in a Flushing gym. Around 7 a.m. on July 4, the thief forced open a locker at BodhiFitness Center at 35-11 Prince Street, according to police. She… Read more »
Flushing Mom Gets Up To 12 Years In Jail For Death Of Daughter And Assault On Son
July 18, Staff Report A Flushing mother was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison today for the death of her 13-month-old daughter and the assault of the girl’s twin brother last year. 30-year-old Tina Torabi of Aurburndale pleaded guilty in May to first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter after her daughter, Elaina, was killed as a… Read more »
Man Stabbed in Shoulder During Fight at CVS
July 18, Staff Report A man was stabbed in the shoulder following a dispute in a CVS on Francis Lewis Boulevard, police have said. The 41-year old male victim became involved in an argument with a male suspect in the CVS at 20-21 Francis Lewis Blvd. just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The… Read more »
Cabán Raised $171K More Than Katz In Most Recent Finance Report
July 17, 2019 Staff Report Public defender Tiffany Cabán out-raised Queens Borough President Melinda Katz by more than $171,270 as their contentious Queens District Attorney primary race headed towards a recount, financial documents show. According to Board of Elections financial reports, Cabán raised more than $207,400 in the most recent filing period from July 1… Read more »