Aug. 8, 2018 By Tara Law Two men were reportedly struck by lightning in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park during last night’s storm, with one left in critical condition. The men were reportedly playing soccer at 7:30 p.m. in the park when they were struck. One of the men, 30, sustained critical injuries, and the other, 42,… Read more »
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Police Looking for Flushing Man Who Went Missing Thursday
Aug. 3, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are seeking the public’s help in locating a Flushing man who went missing Thursday. Yongyi Xu, 58, was last seen inside his 144-03 Barclay Ave. apartment building at around 7:00 a.m. on Aug. 2. He is described as Asian, 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 140… Read more »
Avella, Holden Introduce Legislation to Expand G&T Program, Advocate Keeping Specialized High School Test
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 »
Two Queens Men Win Millions in New York Lottery
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 »
Three Sentenced for Burglarizing Homes of Elderly Queens Residents as a Hate Crime
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 »
Police Searching for Men who Robbed Astoria and Flushing Massage Parlors
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 »
Help Fido Beat the Heat with Dog-Friendly Ice Cream on Friday
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 »
Two Armed Men Invade Flushing Apartment, Stab Man During Robbery: NYPD
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 »
Flushing Man Operates Massive Drug Ring Out of Illegal Gambling Parlor: DA
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 »
Queens Library Cardholders Can Now Access 33 City Cultural Institutions For Free
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 »