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.

Sept. 28, 2022 By Christian Murray

A Bronx man was sentenced to up to 22 years in prison for a hit-and-run crash that killed a new father in Middle Village in 2020.

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.

Sept. 23, 2022 By Max Murray

A man attempted to stab a 16-year-old boy in front of a high school in Forest Hills Tuesday, according to police.

This article was originally published by The CITY on Sept. 22, 2022 By Jose Martinez and Haidee Chu

Last month, more than a dozen elected officials pressed the city and state to revive a long-dormant stretch of rail line in Queens as a subway extension.

Sept. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

The police have arrested a man who was wanted for a fatal stabbing in Woodside during the early hours of Monday morning.

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.

Sept. 20, 2022 By Christian Murray

Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Corona Tuesday to announce that security cameras will be installed in all subway cars.

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.

Sept. 19, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Two bike shops in Ridgewood have been busted for illegally selling motorcycles without identification numbers.

Sept. 19, 2022 By Christian Murray

Community boards throughout New York City will now have to meet in person.

Sept. 19, 2022 By Christian Murray

A 27-year-old man was arrested on hate crimes charges Saturday for being part of a group that toppled and smashed a statue of Mahatma Gandhi last month that was located in front of a Hindu temple in South Richmond Hill.

Sept. 16, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A disgraced former Catholic deacon from Maspeth – who was convicted in state court last year of attempting to hook up with a teenage boy for sex purposes – has pleaded guilty to federal charges of having sexual encounters with three teenage boys.

Sept. 15, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Police have released video of a group of suspects – including one wearing a “Scream” movie mask – robbing a store at gunpoint in Ozone Park Wednesday.

Sept. 14, 2022 By Christian Murray

Council member Bob Holden joined several Democrats on the steps of City Hall Monday to endorse the Republican candidate for governor–Lee Zeldin.

Sept. 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

The Taste of Sunnyside, an annual event that aims to showcase the diverse restaurant mix of the neighborhood, will take place next month—and tickets are now on sale.

Sept. 13, 2022 By Czarinna Andres

The city has launched an initiative to vaccinate raccoons against rabies.

Sept. 12, 2022 By Christian Murray

There is no sign of a recession when it comes to the Queens rental market.

Sept. 12, 2022 By Christian Murray

The Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the fall season this Saturday.

Sept. 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday after he ran a red light and smashed into an oncoming car in Richmond Hill.

Sept. 9, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A group of suspects posing as federal drug agents kidnapped a man in Long Island City last month — before robbing him and abandoning him in Glendale, police said Thursday.

Sept. 8, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Two Queens council members have called on the Parks Dept. to nix the Trump Organization’s license to operate a golf course in the Bronx – and to cancel a Saudi-backed women’s international golf tournament at the venue next month.

Sept. 8, 2022 By Czarinna Andres

A diverse group of artists will be coming together in Kew Gardens Saturday to showcase an eclectic mix of fine art.

Sept. 7, 2022 By Christian Murray

The state’s mask mandate for public transit has been lifted, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.

Sept. 6, 2022 By Czarinna Andres

The police are looking for a man who fired several shots during the early hours Monday morning at a group of people in Glendale.