Oct. 17, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is calling on the MTA to drop Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North fare prices to the cost of a Metrocard swipe for all trips within the five boroughs. Stringer said that the average price of a Metro-North or LIRR fare within the… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2018 By Tara Law About 300 runners, walkers and stroller-pushers will dash through Flushing Meadows Park on Saturday to support a nonprofit’s college and career readiness program. The 5th Annual Global Kids 5K Run/ Walk/Push will be hosted by Global Kids, a New York City and Washington, D.C. based nonprofit which runs leadership… Read more »
Oct. 10, 2018 By Tara Law Police have released video footage of a man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of cash and merchandise from two Flushing businesses. Police say that the suspect broke into a clothing store at 136-31 41st Ave. at around 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 by forcing his way through… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2018 By Tara Law Queens postal workers condemned President Donald Trump’s proposal to privatize the U.S. Postal Service at a rally in Flushing on Monday. Queens postal union members, U.S. Representative Grace Meng and local union presidents gathered in Flushing as part of the “U.S. Mail is Not for Sale” National Day of… Read more »
Oct. 8, 2018 By Tara Law The McDonald’s franchise on Northern Boulevard in Flushing has permanently closed. The restaurant, which served the iconic fast-food chain’s burgers and fries at 144-01 Northern Blvd., closed on Sept. 30. McDonald’s and its franchisees operate numerous other restaurants throughout the area, including at 40-18 Main St. Jack Bert, the… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2018 By Tara Law A Flushing mother who allegedly beat her 13-month-old twins on Wednesday–leaving one dead and the other fighting for his life–has been charged with assault, with multiple other charges pending. The Queens District Attorney announced today that Tina Torabi, 30, has been charged with first degree assault for beating her… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2018 By Tara Law The police are questioning a woman whose one-year-old girl was found dead in their Flushing home Wednesday. The baby’s twin brother is in critical condition. Emergency responders received a 911 call found them unconscious in their home yesterday. The twins’ mother was taken into custody for questioning, police said…. Read more »
Oct. 2, 2018 By Christian Murray A 53-year-old man’s body was found floating in the waters by the World’s Fair Marina this morning, police said. Police responded to a 911 call at 9:15 a.m. of an unconscious man in the water near the marina, which is located at the edge of Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, near… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2018 By Tara Law Rap star Cardi B has been charged with assault for allegedly attacking two female bartenders at a Flushing strip club in August, police say. The rapper, whose legal name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, has been charged with reckless endangerment and assault. She turned herself in to the 109 precinct… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated 10/2) A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in an early morning auto heist in the parking lot of a Flushing movie theater on Monday. Jaquan Campbell was in his car, a black Lexus sedan, with his girlfriend in the parking lot of College Point Multiplex Cinemas, 28-55… Read more »