Feb. 12, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Former U.S. Representative Joseph Crowley donated his congressional papers to Queens College, his alma mater, in a ceremony last week that traced his decades of public service in Queens and the Bronx. The former New York District 14 Congress member donated the collection of papers and materials at a… Read more »
Jan. 12, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan For the fourth time in the past six years, Queens College has been chosen as one of the 200 Best Value Colleges nationwide by The Princeton Review. The test prep and college admission services company evaluates the schools based on a return on investment for the students, and considers… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2019 Staff Report The displays are hands-on, while the experiences are full-body. Bionic Me, an interactive show that explores how medical technology can enhance human capabilities, will be at the New York Hall of Science from Monday, Feb. 11, until Sunday, May 5. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, an Atlanta-based company that organizes dozens… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2019 By Meghan Sackman A 31-year-old man was shot dead in front of a metal shop in Flushing next to the Van Wyck Expressway early this morning. The victim, whose identity is pending family notification, was shot multiple times in front of 131-01 Fowler Ave. at around 2:35 a.m., police said. Police arrived on… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2019 By Jon Cronin A husband and wife team have been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for running a prostitution ring out of a Flushing hotel between October 2016 and January 2017, according to the Queens DA. The duo, Elizabeth O’Sullivan, 31, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and Lee Vargas, 31,… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez An annual Flushing event will take place later this month that brings together top chefs and meat lovers for one night of charcuterie, wine tastings and awards. Charcuterie Masters, which organizers describe as “the meatiest night in New York,” will take place at Flushing Town Hall on Feb. 23,… Read more »
Feb. 7, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The ever-popular Queens International Night Market in Flushing will be returning for yet another season this spring. The large and varied market, which temporarily closes during the cold winter months, will return on April 20 with a lineup of food, art, and merchandise vendors selling goods from all around… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2019 Staff Report Flushing’s annual Lunar New Year parade will hit the streets this weekend in an event expected to see live performances, bright floats, and thousands of spectators. The 2019 parade, which rings in the Year of the Pig that starts on Feb. 5, will begin at 11 a.m. on Feb. 9… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2019 Staff Report A thief made off with jewelry and other belongings totaling about $14,000 from a Flushing home in a burglary late last week, according to authorities. Police say a man forced his way through the front door of a home near 31st Drive and Union Street just before 2 p.m. on… Read more »
Feb. 1, 2019 Staff Report One person has died after a two-alarm fire ripped through a small Flushing home last night, according to authorities. The fire started at around 6:10 p.m. on the first floor of 148-40 60th Ave., a two-family home, according to police. FDNY personnel were already on the scene by the time… Read more »