Feb. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz continues to add endorsements from the city’s organized labor unions. On Feb. 15, Katz announced her reelection campaign was endorsed by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Local 338 RUFCW, RWDSU Local 1102, and UFCW Local 1500, which represent over 100,000 members….
Read More
Feb. 17, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb An elderly man died in a house fire in Whitestone early Friday morning, according to authorities. According to FDNY and NYPD sources, the fire broke out in a home at 149-36 18th Ave. in Whitestone around 3 a.m. on Feb. 17. A total of 12 units consisting of 60… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry Terminal 1 at JFK International Airport remains closed for a second straight day after a Thursday morning electrical fire in a storage area knocked out power to the massive facility, causing chaos to thousands of travelers. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey continues working with the…
Read More
Feb. 15, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) released its annual Flushing Guide, a comprehensive navigation tool with up-to-date and accurate MTA bus stop locations in the downtown Flushing area, to better serve residents, commuters and tourists. However, this year’s Flushing Guide focuses on health and wellness with the inclusion of… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Queens Borough Board voted overwhelmingly to approve the package of budget priorities Monday, Feb. 13, although several community board chairs expressed concern over issues caused by the city’s migrant crisis.
Feb. 15, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Councilwoman Sandra Ung on Tuesday, Feb. 14, announced that a Mammogram Bus will be visiting her district office in Flushing next month to provide free breast cancer screenings for women. Sponsored by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, the Mammogram Bus provides no-cost breast cancer screening in underserved communities across the… Read more »
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 »