#queens

#queens

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards focused on projects and announcements for Queens, including funding for hydroponics labs, a tech center, and a police precinct. [ more ]

Willets Point in Queens is approved for a massive redevelopment including a new soccer stadium and 2,500 affordable housing units, bringing economic growth and job opportunities. [ more ]

Food delivery startup Wonder Group opens new brick-and-mortar location in Park Slope

A 26-year-old man shot multiple times in Harlem

Migrant teen accused in Times Square brawl faces new trouble in Queens

Mayor Eric Adams sues social media companies over their impact on mental health

Lecherous subway surfers captured in viral post on the No. 7 train [ more ]

Service disruptions on Long Island Rail Road in Brooklyn and Queens due to a downed power line.

Significant impact on Eastbound service between Jamaica station and Atlantic Terminal. [ more ]

The New York City police targeted six establishments engaged in prostitution in Queens.

The conditions inside the establishments were described as inhumane and indicated sex trafficking was taking place. [ more ]

Councilman Robert Holden is concerned about the lack of infrastructure in Queens to handle new residences.

Holden criticized the Adams administration for not consulting the office responsible for weather-related emergencies.

Holden believes that upgrading infrastructure is necessary before moving forward with the City of Yes initiative. [ more ]

New York Governor Hochul vetoed a bill that would have expanded a greenway trail from Queens into Nassau County.

The bill had passed unanimously in both the state Senate and Assembly.

The veto is a setback for advocates who want to provide a safe path for cyclists and pedestrians and connect the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway with greenways in Nassau County. [ more ]

Proposed Interborough Express light rail connecting Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights is moving forward

Project aims to reduce commute times between Brooklyn and Queens and improve transit options in various neighborhoods [ more ]

A man was killed in a shooting at a laundromat in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Separate incidents in Brooklyn and Queens left one man dead and two others injured. [ more ]

A Brooklyn driver lost control of his car and hit two pedestrians in Queens, resulting in the driver's death.

Two women were injured in the incident and were taken to the hospital in stable condition. [ more ]

Students at a Queens high school protested a Jewish teacher who they allege attended a pro-Israel rally.

The teacher locked herself in her classroom for hours as students demanded her firing.

Videos of the protest were posted on social media, and counterterrorism police were deployed to investigate a threat against the school. [ more ]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitic behavior at a high school in Queens.

The incident occurred after a teacher attended a pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C.

The mayor emphasizes that such behavior will not be tolerated and is calling for investigation and education. [ more ]

Four students were arrested for assaulting school safety agents at Hillcrest High School in Queens.

Shocking video of the attack was posted on social media and verified by the NYPD.

A GOP member on the NYC Council called for the school to be shut down pending an investigation. [ more ]

Ellis Kaplan, a respected veteran New York Post photographer known for his work in Queens courts, has passed away at 78. [ more ]

The New York City Council approved a privately financed soccer stadium in Queens, moving the project a step closer to reality after a decade of proposals. [ more ]

The fatal shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in Queens resulted in the arrest of Guy Rivera, while another individual, Lindy Jones, was taken into custody but has not been charged yet. [ more ]

1. A 19-year-old woman was shot in the hip after an argument on a Queens bus.

2. The gunman fled the scene after the shooting. [ more ]

Criminals sell fake documents in Queens

Security threat due to fake documents [ more ]

A widower in Queens collected over $781,000 in pension payments meant for his deceased wife for 18 years.

The Teachers' Retirement System has been unable to recover the stolen funds, making it one of the most egregious cases they have seen. [ more ]

Queens scooter shop busted for making illegally modified batteries

Investigation results in confiscation of battery packs, lithium-ion cells, and scooters [ more ]

Former Queens city Councilman Paul Vallone passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56.

Vallone served on the City Council from 2014 through 2021 and was known for his dedication to education and support for veterans. [ more ]

Kelsey Grammer promotes his brewing company at Donovan's Pub in Woodside, Queens

Grammer was in jovial form, taking photos and shaking hands with fans [ more ]

The man who allegedly stabbed multiple people in Queens has been identified as a 27-year-old greeter for a New York City hospital.

The man was taken into custody after a manhunt and no charges have been filed yet. [ more ]

Police are investigating a wild chase in Queens that ended with two teens crashing their motorbike into a parked car as cops chased them.

The driver of the motorbike failed to navigate the roadways and collided with a parked SUV, resulting in injuries to both the 16-year-old driver and 14-year-old passenger. [ more ]

A man in Queens killed four family members before setting their house on fire and attempting to flee.

Police officers confronted the suspect, who stabbed them before being shot and killed. [ more ]

Tensions escalated at Hillcrest High School in Queens after a teacher's attendance at a pro-Israel rally was revealed.

Hundreds of students engaged in a large-scale demonstration within the school premises, with the teacher forced to seek refuge in a locked room.

The incident highlights the challenges schools face in navigating political discourse and student activism. [ more ]

Students at a high school in Queens, NY, reacted strongly to a teacher attending a pro-Israel protest.

The students organized a group chat to expose the teacher and discuss starting a riot. [ more ]

Television frontman Tom Verlaine's 50,000 book collection is being sold off via garage sales.

The next sale will take place on December 2nd and 3rd in Ridgewood, Queens.

Over 15,000 books will be available for $10 each on December 2nd and $5 each on December 3rd. [ more ]

Families of veterans who died at the New York State Veterans' Home are suing the facility for negligence in handling the COVID-19 outbreak.

The lawsuit alleges that the facility did not follow COVID protocols and failed to provide reasonable care and safety for residents.

The facility was previously cited for violations of public and safety health codes. [ more ]