Feb. 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A local tourism executive has released a book showcasing some of Queens’ most famous individuals. From Simon & Garfunkel, to LL Cool J and Ron Artest, the new book consists of more than 200 images featuring pre-eminent people who have lived in the World’s Borough. The book, called Famous People… Read more »
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112th Precinct Holds Community Council Meeting, Attendees Warned That Scammers are Targeting the Elderly
Feb. 1, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Community Council for the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills and Rego Park held a virtual meeting with the NYPD last month where residents were updated on local crime and were advised to be vigilant about scammers seeking to solicit money. The monthly meeting — which aims to bring… Read more »
Queens Borough President Calls for the Return of City’s Composting Service
Jan. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry When Mayor Eric Adams came to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in August to announce that Queens had been selected for the launch of the nation’s largest curbside composting program starting in October, the first time that an entire borough would receive the service, few could have imagined how wildly successful the program… Read more »
Jackson Heights Man Arrested in Connection to Three Rapes
Jan. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry An alleged serial rapist from Jackson Heights was arrested during the morning of Friday, Jan. 6, near Gorman Playground, one block from his home on 85th Street. Andres Portilla, 28, was taken into custody just after 6:30 a.m. by members of the NYPD Detective Bureau’s Special Victims Unit at the northeast… Read more »
Forest Hills Cheese Store to Close After 65 Years in Business
Jan. 12, 2023 By Christian Murray Cheese of the World, which has been located in Forest Hills for more than 65 years, is closing. Nellie Chiu, the owner of the 71-48 Austin St. store, made the announcement on Instagram Wednesday. She said the store, which sells more than 250 cheeses as well as cured meats… Read more »
Racks in Effect: City, MTA to Put Bike Parking at Dozens of Subway Stations
This article was originally published by The CITY on Jan. 11, 2023 By Jose Martinez The MTA and City Hall are shifting into gear on ways to better connect bicycles and other green forms of transportation to the subways, buses and bridges. MTA officials on Wednesday unveiled “Extending Transit’s Reach,” the report from a yearlong… Read more »
NYPD: Custodian at Flushing School Arrested After Students Discover Him With His Pants Down
Jan. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry A school custodian at P.S./M.S. 200 in Flushing was arrested Monday and charged with public lewdness after he was allegedly caught with his pants down in a classroom, according to the NYPD. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows were called to the school by administrators after two boys —… Read more »
Local Foundation Donates $8 Million to Queens Botanical Garden
Jan. 11, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Botanical Garden Executive Director Evie Hantzopoulos on Tuesday, Jan. 10, announced an $8 million donation from the Joan N. and Norman Bluestone Foundation, a charitable organization headquartered in Jamaica, that will help support the garden’s educational programs and activities. Hantzopoulos was joined by members of the QBG board of trustees, elected officials… Read more »
Revel to Open EV Charging Station in Maspeth, To Include 60 Fast-Charging Stalls
Jan. 10, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton Brooklyn-based electric mobility startup Revel on Jan. 9 announced that it would be developing and opening new high-volume electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Maspeth as a part of their citywide expansion. According to Revel, 60 new charging station hubs will be installed in Maspeth at the corner of 54th Road and 46th… Read more »
Cops Looking for Couple Who Performed Sex Act on Queens Bus in Front of 13-Year-Old Girl
Jan. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD is looking for a randy couple who performed a sex act at the back of a Q58 MTA bus last month that a 13-year-old girl inadvertently saw. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a man and woman who performed a sex act as the youngster sat… Read more »