Sep. 27, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_81586" align="aligncenter" width="700"] NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda angrily denies his Long Island City offices were searched as part of a probe by the city’s Department of Investigations. Photo by Todd Maisel[/caption]
Sept. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry
Sep. 27, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The day after over a dozen Queens elected officials from all ranks released statements in response to the historic indictment of Mayor Eric Adams, one of his closest allies finally spoke up. The 57-page indictment outlined details of five criminal charges, including wire fraud, bribery and soliciting political…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens College has appointed John J. Chin as interim dean of the Asian American/Asian Research Institute, a CUNY-wide institute that aims to facilitate and disseminate research and other education materials relevant to Asia, Asian America and other Asian diasporas. Chin comes to Queens College from Hunter College, where…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has announced the addition of five major retailers as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings for shoppers. Recent openings include Warby Parker, Gap and KIKO Milano, with Primark and H&M slated to open by the end of the year. The…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres New York City Harley-Davidson, a longstanding dealership in Long Island City, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to an announcement by owner Paul Veracka. The business, located at 42-11 Northern Blvd., cited current economic conditions and limited real estate… Read more »
Sep. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina Film crews are a familiar sight in Ridgewood, and now the neighborhood is getting a starring role in an HBO original mob-themed drama series. The HBO limited series “The Penguin” builds on the world filmmaker Matt Reeves crafted in his blockbuster hit “The Batman” and features a Ridgewood…
Sep. 27, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food lovers, mark your calendars. The Taste of Sunnyside returns for its 14th annual event on Sunday, Oct. 13. This festival, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), will feature over 60 local businesses offering diverse flavors from around the world. “Attendees… Read more »
Sep. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry Three Cambria Heights men were indicted by a Queens grand jury for a violent home invasion, burglary and kidnapping in Douglaston during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 17. Jone Smith, 47, and brothers Ryan and Brandon Dash, 39 and 34, respectively, were arraigned in Queens Supreme…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After Eric Adams became the first sitting mayor to be indicted with federal crimes on Wednesday evening, Queens elected officials from all ranks called for his resignation. From city council members to Albany representatives and one notable congresswoman, officials added to existing calls for Adams to step down…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson Prepare for a spine-tingling evening as local musical duo takes the stage in Kew Gardens, offering a haunting live performance sure to captivate horror enthusiasts of all kinds. The Flushing Remonstrance, a duo composed of percussionist Catherine Cramer and keyboardist Robert Kennedy, invites Queens residents to an exclusive…