Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »
Feb. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Six Queens historical institutions are featured in the New York Landmarks Conservancy online exhibition showcasing photography and architectural history of 50 sites throughout the city as part of its 50th anniversary yearlong celebration. The online exhibition, “50 at 50,” celebrates the nonprofit’s continued determination to save the city’s unique… Read more »
Feb. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for selling narcotics and a loaded firearm to an undercover officer in 2021, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Renshan Lin, 37, of Union Street, pleaded guilty in September to attempted criminal possession of a controlled… Read more »
Feb. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was killed after falling off his e-bike in College Point last month, and a preliminary investigation determined he was not wearing a helmet. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to a 911 call regarding an injured man near the intersection of College Point Boulevard… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The popular Queens Night Market will return for its eighth season to the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday nights, beginning April 15. Over its first seven seasons, the Queens Night Market has welcomed over 2 million visitors, helped launch approximately 350 brand-new… Read more »
Feb. 6, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed In celebration of Black History Month, Flushing Town Hall kicked off the first part of its ‘Black History Three-Part Trilogy’ series on Friday, Feb. 3 honoring the late Chuck Berry, and will continue to spotlight outstanding performers paying tribute to influential African American musicians, dancers and entertainers. “I am… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The City Council on Thursday, Feb. 2, passed Councilwoman Sandra Ung’s resolution to designate Lunar New Year as a federal holiday. Ung’s resolution specifically calls on Congress to support and for the president to sign legislation introduced by Congresswoman Grace Meng to make Lunar New Year a nationally recognized holiday…. Read more »
With less than five months to go until the Democratic primary, the gloves have come off in the Queens district attorney race. Challenger George Grasso is calling on Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz to rescind her endorsement from the New York State Court Officers Association (NYSCOA) and repudiate its president Dennis Quirk. The union leader… Read more »
During a two-day public hearing on the mayor’s 2024 preliminary budget, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. listened to testimonies from 14 community board representatives, community stakeholders and members of the public on where the money should be spent in Queens. The public hearings were held both in-person and via Zoom on Monday, Jan. 30,… Read more »
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols outside Queens Borough Hall Monday, Jan. 30 after Nichols’ death at the hands of police officers in Memphis, Tenn., made national headlines for the brutality in which the officers beat him. Almost immediately after news broke about Nichols’ death, the Memphis police officers… Read more »