Author: michaeldorgan

Man Wanted For Public Lewdness on E Train in Forest Hills Friday

Nov. 23, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who allegedly masturbated in front of a woman on a subway train in Forest Hills Friday. The suspect was riding a Manhattan-bound E train at around 9:30 p.m. when he began pleasuring himself in front of a 24-year-old woman as the train approached… Read more »

Motorist Killed By Suspected Drunk-Driver in Kew Gardens Hills Friday: NYPD

Nov. 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man is dead after a suspected drunk-driver slammed into his car in Kew Gardens Hills early Friday. Daniel Crawford, 52, was driving a gray Toyota Camry at the Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard intersection at around 4:15 a.m. when the driver of a Mercedes Benz sedan plowed into… Read more »

Queens-Based Cop Busted For Being Part of International Drug Trafficking Organization: Feds

Nov. 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Queens-based NYPD officer has been busted for being part of an international drug trafficking organization that smuggled large quantities of cocaine into the United States from the Dominican Republic. Amaury Abreu, 34, who is assigned to the NYPD113th precinct that covers much of south east Queens, allegedly provided… Read more »

Flushing-Based Doctor Secures $5,000 Grant For Local Business Organization

Nov. 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A Flushing-based doctor who set up COVID-19 testing centers throughout the city has received an award from an international bank for providing residents with free screenings. Dr. Cong He, an anesthesiologist who practices out of Flushing Anesthesia Pain Management on 41st Road, was named a recipient of HSBC’s “Small… Read more »

Trump Has 74 Days Left in Office According to Long Island City Countdown Clock

Nov. 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A large digital clock on the Long Island City waterfront makes it clear that President Donald Trump’s days are numbered. The clock located by Anable Basin has been counting down the days until Trump’s term in office comes to an end–and for many residents that day can’t come soon… Read more »

Vote: Which Halloween Costume Do You Think is the Best?

Nov. 2, 2020 Staff Report The entries are in. Now it’s time to vote. Dozens of Queens residents uploaded photos of their Halloween costumes for the inaugural #bewitchinQueens costume competition. The Queens resident with the most popular costume—or “likes” —will win a $250 VISA gift card; with the runner up getting a $150 VISA card;… Read more »

Vote Now: Which House Is the Spookiest in Queens?

Nov. 2, 2020 Staff Report  The entries are in and the voting is taking place. Nearly a dozen people entered their homes for the inaugural #bewitchinQueens Halloween house contest. The residents with the spookiest house–with the most “likes” — will win a $500 VISA gift card; with second prize being $250 VISA card; and third… Read more »

Lancman to Step Down From City Council to Join Cuomo Administration

Oct. 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Queens Council Member Rory Lancman is leaving office to take up a new role with the Cuomo administration. Lancman has been appointed as Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection, a newly-created position where he will represent the interests of residential and commercial customers of regulated electric, gas, water and telecom… Read more »