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Astoria Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of EMS Lieutenant in Ditmars Thursday
Sept. 30, 2022 By Michael Dorgan
An Astoria man has been arrested and charged with murder for the brutal stabbing of an EMS lieutenant in the Ditmars section of the neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
Queens Councilmembers Co-Sponsoring Bill to Abolish NYPD’s Gang’s Database
Sept. 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan
Three Queens Councilmembers are co-sponsoring a bill that would abolish the NYPD’s gang database.
NYC Test Scores Drop in Math, Increase in Reading
Nearly half of New York City’s third through eighth graders passed their state reading tests last school year, while about 38% passed math, according to scores released by city officials Wednesday.
The scores are the first measure of how students across the five boroughs have fared in reading and math since the coronavirus pandemic upended in-person schooling and left many children grappling with isolation and grief. Though schools gave students other city-mandated assessments last year, officials have refused to publicly release the results.
Con Ed Plans to Hike Electricity and Gas Rates Next Year, Lawmakers Call for Public Hearing
Sept. 27, 2022 By Christian Murray
Dozens of elected leaders—including many from Queens—are calling on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to hold another public hearing before deciding whether to allow Con Edison to hike electricity and gas bills next year.
Driver Fighting Off Would-Be Carjacker Plows His Nissan Into KFC in Kew Gardens Hills Monday
Sept, 27, 2022 By Michael Dorgan
A driver who was being carjacked by a fleeing shoplifter in Kew Gardens Hills Monday ended up plowing his car into a KFC restaurant while trying to stave off the theft of his car.
Man Crashes 1966 Oldsmobile on Clearview Expressway, Listed in Critical Condition
Sept. 27, 2022 By Christian Murray
A 47-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing his 1966 Oldsmobile sedan on the Clearview Expressway in Bayside Monday night.
Home Care Workers Hold Protest Outside Sandra Ung’s Office, Call for Her to Back Legislation to Prevent Exploitation
Sept. 23, 2022 By Michael Dorgan
Dozens of immigrant home care workers — who look after elderly patients — held a protest outside Councilmember Sandra Ung’s district office in Flushing Thursday calling on the lawmaker to sign on to a bill that they say would prevent workers from being exploited.
Sunnyside Post Mile is Back With Halloween Theme and Prizes
Sept. 20, 2022 Staff Report
The Sunnyside Post Mile is back, and this year it is coming with a Halloween theme—and the organizers are encouraging participants to run or walk in costume.
48 Percent of Respondents to MTA Survey Report Being Satisfied or Very Satisfied With Subway System
Sept. 20, 2022 By Christian Murray
The MTA released the results of it’s Spring 2022 bi-annual survey Monday that revealed that only 48 percent of subway riders are either satisfied or very satisfied with service.
Community Boards Meetings Must Now be In-Person, Gov. Hochul Lifts COVID-19 Emergency Powers
Sept. 19, 2022 By Christian Murray
Community boards throughout New York City will now have to meet in person.
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