Jul. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina A deep-rooted community theater group that has brought Broadway shows to Middle Village and Glendale for nearly three decades is returning next month with its latest ambitious production, “The Little Mermaid,” a Disney classic. The JC Players, a Queens community theater group established nearly 30 years ago, is…
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UFT strategist Dermot Smyth eyes City Council District 30 seat in 2025, gains Richards’ endorsement
Jul. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina With incumbent Robert Holden term-limited, there is already one Democrat looking for the party’s nomination to succeed him as the 30th City Council District representative in 2025. Dermot Smyth, a Democratic contender running for New York City Council District 30, has made his platform known in recent months…
High rents in NYC led to less demand for units in June 2024: report
Jul. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median asking price for rent in New York City rose in June 2024 compared to the same time the previous year, contributing heavily to less demand for rentals, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Year-over-year, the median asking rent in New York…
Burglar sought for stealing property, cash from employee locker room in Glendale: NYPD
Jul. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a burglar who stole property and cash from an employee locker room at a warehouse in Glendale that is home to the Finback Brewery factory and other businesses on the night of Thursday, July 18. The perpetrator entered…
Medical experts warn of new COVID-19 variants as infection rates grow in New York this summer
Jul. 23, 2024 By Anthony Medina Medical experts are warning the public of new and persistent COVID-19 variants as infection rates grow across the state this summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates COVID-19 infections in New York are likely growing to epidemic status, according to information released by the CDC…
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day gains annual recognition in New York City Council
Jul. 19, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Council is expected to begin recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day annually starting this month following the approval of a resolution sponsored by Queens Council Member Robert Holden. Holden’s approved resolution honors those who served and died in the Korean War every year on…
Nine Queens neighborhoods among top 50 most expensive in NYC during second quarter of 2024: report
Jul. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Nine neighborhoods in Queens were among the top 50 in most expensive median sale prices across New York City during the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the real estate agency PropertyShark. Hunters Point, Belle Harbor, Hollis Hills, Little Neck, Auburndale, Fresh Meadows, Queensboro Hill,…
Travelers face disruptions at New York airports following IT outage
Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres An IT issue with the software CrowdStrike has caused significant disruptions for carriers operating out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today. The cloud server outage has led to operational challenges impacting international and domestic flights. The Port…
AG James announces dismantling of Queens-based ghost gun trafficking operation
Jul. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday the takedown of a prolific Queens-based gun trafficking crew accused of selling firearms and ammo at an East Elmhurst playground, the Queens Center Mall and other locations around the borough. James secured a 625-count indictment charging five men for participating…
Look out Pickleball! NYC’s first official Disc Golf course comes to Brooklyn-Queens park
Jul. 17, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York City’s first official Disc Golf course has found a home at Highland Park, providing Brooklyn and Queens residents with a free outdoor space this summer to experience the unique sport. The 10-hole course required months of planning, negotiating and coordinating—involving groups and organizations such as the…