Oct. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Ron Kim (D-40) announced new public safety measures aimed at deterring crime and protecting older adults during a press conference in Flushing on Wednesday. Kim presented a $35,000 check to Captain Boss Li of the New York Public Safety Patrol (NYPSP) on Oct. 16, which will…
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Queens Night Market to close 2024 Season with Halloween-themed finale offering big prizes for best costumes
Oct. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is set to wrap up its 2024 season with a Halloween-themed finale on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park will feature trick-or-treating, family-friendly entertainment, live performances and its highly anticipated annual costume contests. This year, the excitement is elevated with…
Candidates tackle housing, public safety and education at Bay Terrace forum ahead of local elections
Oct. 17, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For over 25 years now, the Bay Terrace Community Alliance has invited candidates running in local races to speak on issues important to local residents. At the Meet the Candidates Night Forum on Oct. 8, five of the six invited candidates running for Congress and state legislature answered…
Immersive winter lights festival debuts at Citi Field this holiday season: tickets now on sale
Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Tickets are now available for the Tianyu Lights Festival, an immersive winter lights experience debuting near Citi Field this holiday season. Running from Nov. 29 to Jan. 19, the festival will blend traditional Chinese artistry with cutting-edge light sculptures and interactive technology in Flushing. Festival organizer Tianyu Arts…
Former FBI agent from Queens Village charged with possessing arsenals of illegal ghost guns: DA
Oct. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry A former FBI agent from Queens Village is criminally charged with possessing an arsenal of illegal ghost guns and a stockpile of ammunition after law enforcement raided his home and a storage unit in Port Washington, L.I. Scott Chiang, 53, was arraigned Friday in Queens Criminal Court on…
Peak apple picking season: Best orchards near Queens to visit this fall
Oct. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 16, 2024 By Jessica Militello With mid-October here, we’re in the heart of peak apple-picking season, bringing cooler temperatures, bright foliage, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy this favorite fall tradition. Fortunately, Queens residents don’t have to travel far to take part. Just a short drive to Long… Read more »
Op-ed: The most important vote US Jews will ever cast
Oct. 16, 2024 By Abraham Foxman With Israel in peril and the Jewish community under attack, we need a president with a commitment to democratic norms. In my 50-plus years as a Jewish community leader, I have shared opinions and made calls to action on many issues affecting the Jewish people involving both civil…
Long Islander struck and killed on the Cross Island Expressway in Bayside
Oct. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry A Long Island man was struck and killed on the Cross Island Expressway in Bayside on Tuesday night after he was involved in a crash and got out of his vehicle to assess the damage from the collision. Police from the 111th Precinct in Bayside responded to a…
Star, the abandoned Pitbull’s heartbreaking story ignites outcry and push for animal cruelty reforms
Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The NYPD has confirmed that a local veterinary hospital euthanized an injured 8-year-old pit bull last night after it was found abandoned in Glendale earlier that day, suffering from advanced Stage 4 mammary cancer. The dog, which caregivers called Star, was found tied to a tree with severe…
New contracts in NYC get huge boost thanks to declining mortgage rates: report
Oct. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of homes entering contract across New York City increased significantly year over year, thanks in large part to a decline in mortgage rates, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Over this period, there was a 26.4% increase in homes entering contracts,…