Feb. 18, 2019 By Christian Murray The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn released the names on Friday of more than 100 priests credibly accused of child sex abuse. The diocese, which covers Catholic churches in Queens and Brooklyn, named 108 priests, many of whom have served at local parishes in recent decades. The priests spent… Read more »
Feb. 16, 2019 By Christian Murray Payless Shoes, which has more than 15 stores in Queens, is closing all its United States locations. The company, known for its inexpensive footwear, announced Saturday that it would be liquidating all 2,100 of its American stores and winding down its online business. Payless Shoes has an enormous presence… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2019 By Jon Cronin A 177,000 square foot development is expected to go up in Rego Park, a block away from Queens Boulevard, according to published reports. Kenny Liu, a Flushing-based developer, plans to build a residential complex on a vacant lot next to the now-shuttered Our Lady of the Angelus Catholic Academy…. Read more »
Feb. 15, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police are investigating the death of a Forest Hills baby who was declared dead at North Shore University Hospital last night. Police received a 911 call to the home of Josephina Kalekhman, a six-month-old girl, at 76-35 113 St at 11:08 p.m. Thursday night. Police say that Josephina’s mother thought… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2019 By Christian Murray Police released a photo yesterday of a man wanted for grabbing a woman’s buttocks while the victim was exiting the Union Turnpike subway station last month. The victim was leaving the station at around 10:10 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 16, when the suspect allegedly approached her from behind and… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2019 By Jon Cronin Queens residents will soon be able to put their puzzle and mystery solving skills to use with the opening of Puzzle Break in Rego Park next month. Puzzle Break, which has locations across the country and on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, is planning to open its doors at 62-33… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2019 Sponsored Story The new owner of a Rego Park bar and bistro believes she has the perfect venue for underserved wine, whiskey and sake lovers in Queens. Catherine Mok, who began running BLVD Bistro & Bar at 61-18 93rd. St. last September, has created a new drink program that features more than… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2019 Staff Report Beck, who just won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album, will be playing at Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17. Beck, who has just announced his 2019 U.S. tour, will be co-headlining with Cage the Elephant, which has an upcoming album “Social Cues” that features Beck on the… Read more »
Feb 8, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A Rego Park man turned himself into police today for fatally stabbing of a 35-year-old Ridgewood woman on Sunday, according to police. Anthony Hobson, 48, who lives at 99-41 64th Ave., allegedly stabbed Jennifer Irigoyen to death in the vestibule area of her 60-80 Myrtle Ave. apartment building at around 1… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2019 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio and Councilmember Karen Koslowitz were the subject of heavy criticism Thursday night at meeting held at the Kew Gardens Community Center where attendees denounced the city’s plan to build a 1,510-bed jail next to the Queens County Criminal Court. The meeting, which was hosted by… Read more »