Aug. 2, 2018 By Christian Murray State Sen. Tony Avella and Councilmember Bob Holden held a press conference at City Hall Tuesday to announce the introduction of legislation that would expand the gifted and talented programs at city schools. The legislation would require that at least one class per grade at every elementary and junior… Read more »
July 25, 2018 By Tara Law Two Queens men were awarded giant ceremonial prize checks today after winning a combined total of $19.5 million before taxes in the New York Lottery. New York Lottery host Yolanda Vega awarded Luigi Maccione, 49, and Andres Churg, 35, their prizes in an award ceremony at Resorts World Casino… Read more »
July 25, 2018 By Tara Law Three Queens residents who targeted elderly people as part of an elaborate scheme to burglarize the victims’ homes have been convicted and sentenced for hate crimes. The trio were convicted of burglarizing or attempting to burglarize five homes, which were located in Flushing, Jackson Heights and Maspeth, in summer… Read more »
July 25, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for four men who allegedly robbed massage parlors in Astoria and Flushing. The first robbery took place at Prince Spa at 33-70 Prince St. in Flushing on July 13 at around 11:50 a.m. The four men allegedly grabbed two female employees and demanded money, police said…. Read more »
July 23, 2018 By Tara Law An app that connects dog owners to walkers and sitters will be offering complementary dog-friendly ice cream at Queens dog parks this Friday. Wag!, an on-demand pet walking and board ing app, will post ice cream carts at three dog parks from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The carts… Read more »
July 22, 2018 By Christian Murray Two armed men stormed into a Flushing apartment Wednesday and stabbed and robbed the victims. The suspects, one brandishing a knife and the other a firearm, entered an apartment located in the vicinity of Prince Street and 37th Avenue at around 10 p.m. on July 18 and ordered four… Read more »
July 20, 2018 By Christian Murray The leader of a coast-to-coast drug ring who ran it out of his gambling parlors in Flushing was arrested on charges related to methamphetamine distribution yesterday. Anthony ‘Ant’ Pineda, 36, of Flushing, was one of 15 people arrested for participating in the gambling and drug racket, according to the… Read more »
July 17, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A newly launched program will allow Queens Library cardholders free access to over 30 museums, gardens, zoos, and and other cultural sites around New York City. The Culture Pass, announced yesterday by the Queens, Brooklyn, and New York Public Library systems, allows patrons from these three libraries to visit… Read more »
July 12, 2018 By Tara Law A restaurant and bar serving food that blends contemporary American and Korean cuisine will host its grand opening in Flushing this weekend. The Sweet Sap, located at 189-11 Northern Blvd, aims to serve dishes that honor Flushing’s Asian heritage, as well as the style of modern American food. The… Read more »
July 11, 2018 By Tara Law A 3-month-old baby died this morning inside his College Point home. Police responded to a 911 call about an unconscious baby at 114-37 Dalian Court at around 12:51 a.m. The boy was taken by emergency services and rushed to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens. The child, named Osbert Shi, was… Read more »