#queens

#queens

Police in Queens discovered a heavily decomposed body inside a parked white van after a 911 call was made on July 13. The van was located outside a spa.

'This was an unprovoked attack that caught the attention of the entire country,' Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement. 'Our transit system must be safe for everyone and this conviction sends a strong message that those who cause mayhem on our subways will be brought to justice.'

New York's greatest strength is its diversity, and no borough better reflects this diversity than Queens. Queens truly is the World's Borough, home to residents from more than 120 countries across the globe.

Virgilio Taveras, 63, was charged with second-degree rape and other sex offenses after he allegedly lured the teen into his car and sexually assaulted him near the intersection of 175th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.

The New York Police Department Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the attack on a 28-year-old woman on June 24 on Village Lane north of Mott Street.

Fini Pizza now has a fourth location at 159 Bridge Park Drive, which features Fini Patio Bar and serves classic New York-style and Sicilian slices as well as Italian dishes.

The newly constructed bike paths in Queens, resulting from a decade-long community effort, enhance safety and connectivity for cyclists amid busy industrial streets.

A tragic incident unfolded in Queens, NY, where 14-year-old Jamauri Mezar was found fatally shot inside an apartment, believed to be handling a gun.

Ty Hankerson is leading the Democratic Primary with 34.8% of the vote, showing significant support against four competitors in a competitive race.

"There have been numerous animal sacrifices [in the area], it's been an ongoing problem," Edita Birnkrant, executive director of animal advocacy group NYCLASS, said.

The family contends that police created a crisis, escalated it unnecessarily, and then treated them like criminals after the fatal shooting of Win Rozario.

The introduction of Amtrak service to Queens and Long Island is set to revolutionize travel, allowing for faster access to major cities without transferring in Manhattan.

I don't want to be here. I'm scared. I watch every minute to see if ICE shows up and I'm ready to run.

A man's body was discovered on a Queens beach early Sunday morning, with emergency personnel noting that he was pronounced dead at the scene.