Nov. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Queens Supreme Court judge has temporarily halted the installation of a controversial new busway in Main Street Flushing after a coalition of concerned business owners filed a lawsuit. Judge Kevin Kerrigan issued a temporary injunction against the Department of Transportation and the city Friday, preventing the agency from… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Queens teenager was indicted for attempted murder Thursday for shooting a UPS worker after being enraged that the truck the victim was driving had blocked a Woodhaven street. Jahsheen Osbourne, 19, was riding in the passenger seat of a white Mercedes on Jan. 14 at around 3:30 p.m…. Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Debra Markell, the current Community Board 2 District Manager, announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next city council member for the 23rd District. Markell, a resident of Glen Oaks, is looking to fill the seat currently occupied by Council Member Barry Grodenchik, who will be stepping… Read more »
Nov. 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Queens-based NYPD officer has been busted for being part of an international drug trafficking organization that smuggled large quantities of cocaine into the United States from the Dominican Republic. Amaury Abreu, 34, who is assigned to the NYPD113th precinct that covers much of south east Queens, allegedly provided… Read more »
Nov. 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Flushing-based doctor who set up COVID-19 testing centers throughout the city has received an award from an international bank for providing residents with free screenings. Dr. Cong He, an anesthesiologist who practices out of Flushing Anesthesia Pain Management on 41st Road, was named a recipient of HSBC’s “Small… Read more »
Nov. 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl who died under mysterious circumstances outside her Fresh Meadows home early Monday. Yixuan Yin was discovered by a parent lying on the grass in front of the family home at 75-49 186th St. at around 1:15 a.m., according to… Read more »
Nov. 2, 2020 Staff Report The entries are in. Now it’s time to vote. Dozens of Queens residents uploaded photos of their Halloween costumes for the inaugural #bewitchinQueens costume competition. The Queens resident with the most popular costume—or “likes” —will win a $250 VISA gift card; with the runner up getting a $150 VISA card;… Read more »
Nov. 2, 2020 Staff Report The entries are in and the voting is taking place. Nearly a dozen people entered their homes for the inaugural #bewitchinQueens Halloween house contest. The residents with the spookiest house–with the most “likes” — will win a $500 VISA gift card; with second prize being $250 VISA card; and third… Read more »
Oct. 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Queens Council Member Rory Lancman is leaving office to take up a new role with the Cuomo administration. Lancman has been appointed as Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection, a newly-created position where he will represent the interests of residential and commercial customers of regulated electric, gas, water and telecom… Read more »
Oct. 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A dilapidated area in front of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park has been revamped following a major redevelopment by the city. Park and elected officials cut the ribbon Wednesday to mark the unveiling of a new mist garden and other upgrades at the Fountain of the Fairs in… Read more »