April 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police released video footage Friday of a group of four men stabbing and beating an individual outside a Corona nightclub last week. The video shows the group attacking a 46-year-old man outside El Pasillo, located at 37-69 103 St., on April 17 at around 3:45 a.m. The four males… Read more »
April 28, 2022 By Allie Griffin The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng’s bill that seeks to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history, culture and accomplishments of Asian Pacific Americans. The bipartisan bill — which was co-sponsored by 120 members and endorsed by countless AAPI organizations… Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on April 28, 2022 By Claudia Irizarry Aponte Brenda Garcia led union efforts at Chipotle, participating in rallies, publicly speaking out against the fast casual chain flouting city labor regulations and answering questions from fellow “crew members” about why they should unionize. Last week Garcia, 31, was… Read more »
April 28, 2022 By Christian Murray A number of immigrant organizations and labor unions are getting behind a bill introduced by State Sen. Jessica Ramos earlier this year that aims to increase the minimum wage to $20.45 by 2025. Several organizations held a rally this morning in City Hall Park with Ramos calling for the… Read more »
April 28, 2022 By Allie Griffin A 14-year-old girl was shot in the neck and two 18-year-old boys were each shot in the leg when a gunman opened fire on a group of people in Fresh Meadows Wednesday. The teens were standing near 64-50 188th St. at about 4 p.m. when an unknown shooter sprayed… Read more »
April 28, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the Q70 bus to LaGuardia Airport will be free for all riders starting Sunday. The Q70 bus, which operates 24 hours a day, connects LaGuardia Airport to the 61st Street–Woodside station with its only stop being the Jackson Heights 74th Street station. Once… Read more »
April 27, 2022 By Christian Murray A sex worker who fatally drugged multiple men in hotel rooms across western Queens was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison. Angelina Barini, a 43-year-old Queens resident, was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court on charges of distributing narcotics that caused death, along with a slew of other drug-related… Read more »
April 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The annual Downtown Jamaica Jazz Festival is returning next month and its lineup has been confirmed. The weekend event, which is free, will take place on May 14 and May 15 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, which is located inside the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)… Read more »
April 26, 2022 By Allie Griffin A 22-year-old woman was grabbed by a man at the Main Street-Flushing subway station Thursday before he dragged her multiple blocks and then tried to rape her inside the lobby of an apartment building, police said. The victim was inside the station at about 9:45 a.m. when the man walked… Read more »
April 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Rite Aid store on Austin Street will close next week — adding to the growing list of locations the company is shuttering across Queens and the nation. The 71-14 Austin St. Rite Aid will shut down on May 2 as part of a corporate restructuring plan where nearly… Read more »