Jun. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina A legislative effort to abolish the horse carriage industry is underway at the New York City Council, with Council Member Robert Holden reigniting leaders to enact change. The death of a horse named Ryder, who collapsed after working for hours under 84-degree heat in the middle of a New…
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Jun. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local elected officials and advocates held a rally at Flushing Library to call on Mayor Adams’ administration to fully restore $58.3 million in funding for the city’s library systems on Sunday, June 23. Supporters are pushing for a resolution before the deadline for the city’s budget at the end…
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Jun. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall While much of New York City saw an increase in homes entering contract from May 2023 to May 2024, Queens was an exception to this trend, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. When a home is ‘in contract’, it means an offer to buy…
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Jun. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As fans travel to Citi Field to watch the New York Mets, another attraction at the stadium is looking to entertain everyone. The Queens Crew dance team has captured the attention of many fans through its performances at Citi Field. The dance styles of the approximately 20 performers are…
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Jun. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry
A College Point man pleaded guilty on Monday to taking bribes while working as an inspector for the city Department of Buildings (DOB) in exchange for not issuing violations from January 2023 through January 2024.
Jun. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall is set to present an exciting Pridefest for creatives to enjoy with the Women in Comics Collective International (WinC) Creative Conference: Pridefest, on Saturday, June 29. The event at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing will highlight the work of women and LGBTQ+ people of color who…
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Jun. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan While many seats in New York’s primary election this June are uncontested, three State Assembly races in Queens could alter the borough’s representation in Albany. Both one-term and long-term incumbents are facing fresh challengers who are hoping to snag the seat and address issues such as housing, public safety,…
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Jun. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson Dozens of local community members, elected officials and staff gathered at Transitional Services for New York (TSINY) Miele’s Respite for its 10th-anniversary celebration on Wednesday, June 12. Located on the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Campus in Queens Village, the respite program provides an alternative to hospitalization for clients with psychosis-related…
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Jun. 14, 2024 By Bill Parry
An urgent manhunt is underway in Northeast Queens after a Hispanic man allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint in Kissena Corridor Park in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon.
Jun. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson Over 10,000 runners are anticipated to run the “World’s Borough” this Saturday, June 15, for the Citizens Queens 10K. Hosted by the New York Road Runners (NYRR) and sponsored by Citizens Bank, the miles-long race will take place at the famed Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Runners will line up…
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