Jan. 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Queens lawmaker is hosting a candle-light vigil in Ozone Park Sunday for the two young police officers who were killed in Manhattan last week while responding to a domestic disturbance. Council Member Joann Ariola is hosting the vigil at 5:30 p.m. at Police Officer Nicholas Demutiis Park, located… Read more »
Jan. 26, 2022 By Christian Murray Several Queens precincts will be getting plainclothes teams as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ crackdown on illegal guns. Adams announced Monday during a press conference at City Hall that he would be placing plainclothes units in 30 precincts across New York City. The 30 precincts, he said, are where… Read more »
Jan. 26, 2022 By Christian Murray A Rego Park man was convicted of murder Tuesday for viciously stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death inside her Ridgewood apartment building in February 2019. Anthony Hobson, 51, was convicted by a jury in Queens criminal court of killing 35-year-old Jennifer Irigoyen, who was 12 weeks pregnant and had… Read more »
Jan. 26, 2022 By Christian Murray The number of people killed on New York City streets in 2021 was the highest it’s been since 2013, according to city data released by Transportation Alternatives. There were 273 people killed on New York City streets in 2021, a 33 percent increase over 2018, the safest year in… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Allie Griffin Queens lawmakers are split on the mayor’s recently released plan to combat gun violence — with some applauding it while others denounce it. The 15-page plan titled “The Blueprint to End Gun Violence” was unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams Monday following a number of high-profile shootings this month, including… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Long Island City Partnership is hosting a series of Lunar New Year celebrations to ring in the Year of the Tiger. The celebrations, which began Monday and run through Sunday, Feb. 6, consists of cultural performances, family-friendly activities and promotions by local businesses. It is the first time… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray The burger chain White Castle will permanently close its Jackson Heights restaurant Wednesday after being in operation at that location since 1935, according to a company spokesperson. “It was a tough decision to close,” said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle, referring to the 88-08 Northern Blvd. site…. Read more »
Jan. 24, 2022 By Christian Murray A man was killed while he was helping to unload a dumpster in northeast Queens Monday morning, police said. Police were called to a house in the vicinity of 191st Street and Northern Boulevard at around 10:30 a.m. and discovered the victim unconscious and unresponsive in the driveway. According… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Queens lawmaker who has come under fire for her opposition to vaccine mandates has slammed a group of progressive city council members who posed maskless for a photograph inside a Brooklyn restaurant over the weekend. Republican Council Member Vickie Paladino, who earlier this year was denied entry to… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An 18-year-old male who was trying to change a flat tire on the side of Hoyt Avenue in Astoria Sunday night was struck dead by a driver of a small SUV. The teenager was attempting to change his tire at Hoyt Avenue North and 29th Street — near the… Read more »