September 21, By Tara Law
A Forests Hills resident has died and another is still recovering following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Parker Towers over the course of the past two months, the Health Department announced.
The individuals were living at the 104-60 Queens Boulevard complex when they contracted the disease,…
September 20, Staff Report
Modern Spaces, the Long Island City-based real estate firm, is hosting a free, catered, multi-site event Saturday where it will be showcasing several new developments spread throughout Queens.
The event, titled ‘SpacesOpen,’ takes place on Sept.…
September 9, By Tara Law
The Queens Night Market returns on Sept. 30 for its fall season.
More than 40 food vendors serving dishes from around the world are confirmed to attend. In addition to food, the market will feature musical acts;…
September 18, By Tara Law
Two Kew Gardens residents were arrested on drug charges last month after police seized 64 kilograms of fentanyl from their apartment–the biggest fentanyl bust in New York City history, authorities said.
Blanca Flores-Solis, 51,…
September 15, Staff Report
A 2004 Mercedes Benz plowed into a Domino’s pizzeria this morning in Rego Park, according to the NYPD.
The driver, a 68-year old woman, drove her vehicle through the front partition glass at a Domino’s Pizza,…
September 15, By Tara Law
A Manhattan man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for an execution-style shooting that took place near Forest Hills in 1990, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office
Kevin Smith,…
September 15, By Tara Law
A mother and daughter were left bloodied and bruised after a man who called them “dirty Muslims” attacked them at the 67th Avenue subway station on Wednesday, police said.
Anzela Suyunova, 37, was climbing the stairs at the 67th Street station with her mother,…
September 14, By Tara Law
Some of Queens’ best artists will be displaying their work Sunday at the Kew Gardens Community Arts Day.
The event will be held near the intersection of Lefferts Boulevard and Austin Street from 11:00 a.m.…
September 5, By Tara Law
Michael Simanowitz, who represented the 27th Assembly District that includes Forest Hills and Kew Gardens, has died. He was 45 years old and passed away from an undisclosed illness.
Simanowitz, a Democrat, was instrument in the passage of several laws,…
September 1, By Tara Law
A number of Queens activists are coming together for a rally in Forest Hills later this month to denounce the hate that was displayed by white nationalists in Charlottesville.
The event is scheduled for Saturday,…