Sep. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The amount of reported rapes and burglaries across Queens had notable increases during the 28-day period from Aug. 5 to Sept. 1, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. However, grand larcenies took a deep dive across the borough…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The G train is finally back to full service following a painful summer shutdown. The Crosstown Line returned to its full route between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens and Church Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn at 5 a.m. on Sept. 3. The line had been shuttered in…
Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The much-anticipated annual Sunnyside Post Mile will return this October with another Halloween-themed event. The event, which raises funds for Sunnyside Community Services, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with children’s dash events taking place along Skillman Avenue from 10:45… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2024 By Dean Moses A Queens kidnapping suspect is dead Friday, one day after he allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted a young child when he crashed his vehicle in an attempt to evade police, NYPD brass said. According to NYPD Assistant Chief of Detectives Jason Savino, cops were sparing no expense hunting…
Aug. 30, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The owner of a well-known establishment on the border of Woodside and Astoria, the Brewery Bar and Kitchen, is opening a new Irish bar in Jackson Heights, with plans to open by the fall. Padraic Sheridan, a native of Ireland’s County Cavan who opened… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Angelica Vivas New York City is famous for its diverse cuisine, and some of the best bites can be found right here in Queens, where a quick train ride opens the door to a world of authentic and exciting dining experiences. Queens showcased 25 local eateries among the 400 participants…
Aug. 28, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_79773" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect, who allegedly assaulted a 76-year-old woman in broad daylight as she walked along Queens Boulevard in Woodside more than three weeks ago. Photos courtesy of the NYPD.[/caption]
Aug. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry
Aug. 28, 2024 By ishkurhan Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Sarah Jessica Parker quietly made her way down 24th Avenue in Astoria while filming the third season of the “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That…” last Friday afternoon. Few witnessed her iconic Carrie Bradshaw persona walking inside a local clothing store… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2024 By ishkurhan Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan During Queensbridge Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 24, elected officials announced they allocated $12 million in funding for capital improvements at the waterfront Queensbridge Park. The project, led by NYC Parks, will provide a new walking track and upgrade the natural turf ball fields… Read more »