NYPD Release Photos of Man Who Robbed Chase, Five Minutes After Failed Attempt at Another Forest Hills Bank

A Woodhaven man is accused of abducting an 11-year-old girl as she rode her bike in Forest Park on Monday evening and then dragging her into a wooded area near Victory Field, where he groped and assaulted her before her father intervened and chased him away.

Teddy Moussignac, 44, of 102nd Street, was arraigned Wednesday morning in Queens Criminal Court on a complaint charging him with kidnapping, sexual abuse, assault and other related crimes.

May. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson

More than 150 Queens-based artists, collectives and small nonprofit organizations have been named recipients of this year’s Queens Arts Fund (QAF), receiving a combined total of $493,350 in support for public projects that will be presented throughout the borough in 2025.

May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

As current District 30 City Council Member Robert Holden reaches his term limit, several candidates have stepped forward to run for the seat representing Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Elmhurst and Rego Park.

May. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The month of June offers an exciting lineup of events at Flushing Town Hall with its full slate of concerts, exhibitions and performances, highlighting the borough’s cultural richness and artistic diversity.

The MTA has suspended a NYC Transit station cleaner after he was caught red-handed in a compromising position and arrested at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near the Queens Center Mall on the morning of Monday, May 12.

Police from the Transit District 20 were on a Manhattan-bound E train that stopped at the station at around 3:10 a.m. When the doors opened, they observed a man performing a lewd act on a platform bench, allegedly masturbating with one hand while rubbing a woman’s feet with his other hand.

May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Queens seniors, defined as those at least 65 years of age, are finding it more difficult to stay afloat financially, compared to a decade ago, according to a report by the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), a nonprofit that works to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility and strengthen the economy in New York City.

May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Senator Joseph Addabbo is once again showing his commitment to the senior community by organizing his annual Senior Job Fair in Kew Gardens, an event aimed at helping older adults find employment opportunities and achieve greater financial stability. 

May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Former Governor and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo did not appear at an alleged campaign stop at the Peter Cardella Senior Citizens Center in Ridgewood on Friday, May 16, prompting backlash from demonstrators and Assembly Member Claire Valdez.

May. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The Lewis Latimer House in Flushing will host a free public reading on Saturday, May 31, featuring original memoir work from eight Queens-based writers exploring themes of race and immigration.

May. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an $800 million investment, unveiling plans to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and construct a cutting-edge Player Performance Center to elevate the US Open’s global stature and athlete experience in Flushing.