June 9, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A pride banner was allegedly ripped down from outside a Forest Hills church last weekend and several Queens lawmakers have condemned the incident. The hateful act took place between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Church-in-the-Gardens, located at 50 Ascan Ave., according to police. The rainbow banner… Read more »
June 8, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot Tuesday afternoon during a wild daytime shootout near a playground in Woodside. The shootout involved two men exchanging gunfire at around 3:20 p.m. on the corner of 65th Street and Broadway, which is directly across the street from Hart Playground. One of the two men,… Read more »
June 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A popular NHL-sponsored ice hockey program for kids is returning to Long Island City in August and its limited spaces are filling up fast. The program, called Learn to Play, aims to develop the next generation of hockey players by providing affordable hockey lessons and equipment to kids. The lessons… Read more »
June 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his State of the Borough address Friday where he outlined the borough’s accomplishments during his first 19 months in office and his plans to help Queens recover from the pandemic. The event took place at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, located at 31-10… Read more »
May 23, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new month-long initiative that aims to showcase the best of arts and culture in Queens will kick off in two weeks’ time. The initiative, called Queens Rising, will launch with its first event on June 4 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The festivities will run from 5 p.m. to… Read more »
May 19, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A local nonprofit wants to keep some of the borough’s underprivileged children in good health by promoting exercise via a new sport. The Floating Hospital, a Long Island City-based organization that provides healthcare services to underserved communities, will soon be coaching some of the city’s homeless children how to… Read more »
May 17, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A street corner in Kew Gardens will soon bear the name of a well-known historian while an intersection in Richmond Hill will be modified to carry the name of a local preservationist. The first street corner, the intersection of Lefferts Boulevard and Talbot Street, will be co-named “Rue Barry… Read more »
May 13, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Two Queens elected officials have created a new group that aims to address quality of life issues in Downtown Jamaica and spur economic growth in the area. The Downtown Jamaica Improvement Council, which launched Thursday, seeks to bring local stakeholders together to streamline the completion of public projects throughout… Read more »
May 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for shooting another teen Wednesday afternoon near Maspeth High School, police said. The alleged shooter struck the 17-year-old victim in the arm at around 1:30 p.m. outside 74-02 Grand Ave., which is located on the same block as the high school. The suspect… Read more »
May 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 17-year-old student was shot in the arm near Maspeth High School Wednesday afternoon. The teen was shot by one of two male suspects at around 1:30 p.m. outside 74-02 Grand Ave., a pharmacy located on the same block as the high school, according to police. The victim ran… Read more »