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Bird flu outbreaks spread to more Queens live markets, sparking calls for shutdowns
Bird flu outbreaks spread to more Queens live markets, sparking calls for shutdowns

Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed more live animal slaughter markets in Queens have suffered bird flu outbreaks this month, bringing the total number of outbreaks in the borough to eight in just seven weeks. 

The outbreaks, which affect thousands of birds, have sparked renewed calls by animal welfare groups and public health advocates for the immediate closure of these markets.

In response, NYCLASS (New York for Care of Animals, a nonprofit animal protection organization), conducted unannounced investigations earlier this month, uncovering unsafe and unsanitary conditions at several live slaughter markets. 

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JFK Airport contractors arrested for stealing $70K in copper wire after Port Authority sting: DA

Two Queens contractors were arrested by officers from the Port Authority Police Department on Saturday for allegedly stealing copper wire from a warehouse at JFK Airport.

Anildat Arnold, 46, of 114th Street in South Ozone Park, and Vejai Ramsarup, 54, of 214th Street in Queens Village, were separately arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday on a six-count criminal court complaint charging them with grand larceny, burglary, and criminal possession of stolen property for allegedly stealing approximately 1,100 feet of copper cable wire valued at more than $70,000. The defendants were busted after they tried to steal an additional 150 feet of wire from the warehouse.

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Spring blooms bright in Queens: your guide to cherry blossom hotspots around the borough

Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow down and enjoy nature’s beauty and appreciate its fleeting nature. The cherry blossom isn’t just pretty to look at; the flower has tons of symbolism and history to learn about to make you enjoy them even more this Spring.

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Burglars steal Mercedes-Benz from parking garage at Briarwood co-op: NYPD

Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows are looking for two burglars who slipped into a parking garage at a Briarwood co-op building during the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 25, and drove off with a Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan.

Once inside the indoor car park at The Greenwood at 140-10 84th Dr., the two masked men were seen on video surveillance walking purposefully towards a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at around 1 a.m.

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Bill to address problem gambling in New York gains Senate approval

Mar. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The New York State Senate has passed Senate Bill S.3632, which aims to address the growing issue of problem gambling and support individuals and families impacted by gambling addiction. Co-sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo, the bill seeks to establish a Problem Gambling Advisory Council to improve awareness, prevention, and treatment services across the state.

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