Oct. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry At least nine Americans were killed in Israel since Hamas terrorists launched a sneak attack from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7 and U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and Gov. Kathy Hochul are working to assist New Yorkers trying to escape the gathering storm. The congresswoman, who is New York’s…
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Oct. 9, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan At the NYPD’s 111th Precinct community council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, concerned residents of northeast Queens filled up the precinct’s muster room in Bayside. Several dozen attendees gathered to hear about how crime in their area is trending and learn about new public safety programs that the NYPD…
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Oct. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry
Two employees at a Fresh Meadows massage parlor were robbed at knifepoint on Sunday evening. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows responded to reports of a robbery at the Blue Sea Spa, located at 162-02 Union Tpke., after two men entered the establishment at around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 1.
Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens holds an exciting array of events to attend. From popular film screenings to relatable comedy shows and culture-filled food bazaars, here’s our handpicked list of events to elevate your weekend plans. Friday, Oct. 06 Movie Afternoon Presents: About My Father Come and…
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Oct. 5, 2023 By Ethan Marshall According to the latest Multi-Family Foundation Plan Application Report conducted by the Real Estate Board of New York, the city is on pace to produce just 10,000 new units this year. This would be well short of the 50,000 unit target set by Mayor Eric Adams and housing experts…
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Oct. 5, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan In an effort to support victims of anti-asian hate crimes, the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside plans to facilitate pet therapy sessions to promote their healing. The first Pet Therapy Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, at KCS Community Center on 32nd Avenue in Bayside from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is one of their many initiatives to address a spike in anti-Asian hate crimes with support to the community. Approximately five puppies and three kittens from Best Friends Animal Society will be on site to create a safe space…
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Oct. 5, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The Bayside Business Association (BBA) unveiled a brand new awards program — “The BBA’s Best of Bayside” — to highlight and commemorate establishments across the neighborhood. Community members are now able to nominate their favorite businesses, including eateries, shops, nightlife spots and fitness enterprises from over a dozen categories….
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Oct. 4, 2023 By Ethan Marshall While felony assaults and grand larceny auto cases are on the rise, overall crime has decreased in Queens, according to 28-day crime stats released by the NYPD for police precincts in northern and southern Queens. The NYPD released crime stats for Sept. 3 to Oct. 1 in northern and…
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Oct. 4, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan For The Good Feet Store’s first location in New York, the arch support specialists chose Little Neck to add to their hundreds of other locations across the world Since opening in July, visitors in search of relief from foot pain and related ailments have made the trip from Manhattan, Staten Island and New Jersey. Store employees say that their arch support technology has been able to dramatically improve the quality of life of people who adopt their arch support system. For some, foot pain gets in the way of spending time with loved ones,…
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Oct. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Coming off a successful inaugural season in which five Queens start-up companies each received $20,000 in seed funding, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced Tuesday that his Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC) is returning for a second straight year. The competition seeks to empower borough entrepreneurs with the…
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