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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: burglaries trending down across most of borough
Crunching the Queens crime numbers: burglaries trending down across most of borough

Dec. 5, 2023 By Ethan Marshall

The number of burglaries across Queens has dropped year-to-date through Dec. 3 compared to 2022, according to the latest crime stats from the NYPD. While the degree of change varies between northern and southern Queens, both areas have experienced fewer burglaries.

In northern Queens, burglary cases dropped 3.5% year-to-date, from 1,878 in 2022 to 1,813 this year. In southern Queens, the number of burglaries fell 7.8%, from 1,149 to 1,059.

The decrease in burglary cases across northern Queens is also evident when comparing the 28-day period from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3 this year to that of last year. During this time, there was a 26.8% drop in burglaries, from 205 last year to 150 this year. Not a single precinct in northern Queens reported an increase in burglary cases compared to the same 28-day period last year.

Buy ‘Made in Queens’ this holiday season

Dec. 1, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi

Seems as if the holiday season is coming upon us quicker than ever! And if you’re running out of thoughtful ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers, here are some tempting offerings, courtesy of those innovative Made in Queens (MiQ) folks.

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Plaza College court reporting student wins prestigious scholarship

Nov. 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall

Lydia Martinez, a court reporting student at Plaza College in Forest Hills, was named as the recipient of the National Court Reporters Association’s 2023 Council on Approved Student Education (CASE) scholarship prize of $750. The National Court Reporters Association, which is the United States’ leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners and legal videographers, made this announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

Nov. 9, 2023 By Nevine Salameh

As the days grow cooler, Queens continues to offer a variety of activities to consider for your weekend plans. Gather your family and friends for a mix of performances, comedy shows, a basketball clinic and a museum visit, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.