Feb. 15, 2023 By Christian Murray Look up New York! A chain of lights are now visible in the Big Apple sky each night this week. The lights stem from the launch of Starlink satellites, which create a train of lights. The satellites are being launched by SpaceX, a satellite communications company and spacecraft…
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Christ the King High School speech and debate team invited to compete in Harvard tournament
Feb. 15, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton Students from the Christ the King High School’s (CTK) speech and debate team in Middle Village have been invited to participate in the 49th Harvard National High School Invitational Forensics Tournament scheduled for President’s Day weekend. The annual tournament, which takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, brings students together from… Read more »
Community board chairs express concern over proposed cuts to city budget that will slash services across Queens
Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Queens Borough Board voted overwhelmingly to approve the package of budget priorities Monday, Feb. 13, although several community board chairs expressed concern over issues caused by the city’s migrant crisis.
Queens Community Board 5 working to address flooding issues in Glendale
Feb. 15, 2023 Elijah Hamilton In an effort to reduce flooding in Glendale, Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) will send a request to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review the sewage system in the neighborhood. According to the CB 5 District Manager Gary Giordano, flooding often occurs in Glendale when there is… Read more »
NYPD defund pledge and busy schedules: How the City Council Progressive Caucus saw a 15-member defection
Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »
FDNY, NYPD team up for volleyball fundraiser at Maspeth High School in honor of fallen heroes
Feb. 13, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The FDNY and NYPD held their second annual volleyball game fundraiser for first responders at Maspeth High School on Saturday, Feb. 11. The friendly championship game between New York City’s bravest and finest was held in honor of the heroes who died in the line of duty in 2022,…
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FDNY, NYPD hold second annual volleyball game to honor fallen heroes
Feb. 8, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The NYPD and FDNY will hold their second annual volleyball game this Saturday, Feb. 11, at Maspeth High School, located at 54-40 74th St., to honor fallen heroes in the line of duty. The game between the NYPD and FDNY will honor those who lost their lives in the line…
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Suspect sought in random attacks on four women in Ridgewood Sunday night: NYPD
Feb. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted at least four women as they walked through the neighborhood on Sunday night, Feb. 5. Each of the victims were randomly attacked from behind by the suspect, according to Community Affairs Officer Dilsia Bonilla… Read more »
Ridgewood Walgreens set to permanently close its doors
Feb. 6, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The Walgreens located at 5802 Metropolitan Ave. in Ridgewood will permanently close its doors on Feb. 21, 2023. Martin Maloney, senior manager of media relations at Walgreens, said that as they expand as a leading healthcare store, the company is working to meet the needs of patients and customers in… Read more »
Driver carjacked at gunpoint in Maspeth Thursday morning: NYPD
Feb. 2, 2023 By Bill Parry A motorist was carjacked at gunpoint in Maspeth early Thursday morning, Feb. 2, and police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for four perpetrators. The driver was stopped on 56th Drive between 59th Place and 60th Street just before 4 a.m. when the four men approached the… Read more »