Feb. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood discovered three men dead in the basement of an apartment building near Seneca Avenue on Thursday morning.
Three men found dead in cellar of Ridgewood apartment building: NYPD
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Rego Park woman sentenced for visa fraud scheme using fake cultural program to smuggle Armenians into U.S.
Feb. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Rego Park woman was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court last week to just over two years imprisonment for running a visa fraud, identity theft and immigrant smuggling conspiracy that brought Armenian citizens in the the United States for profit.
Median sales price for new condos increased in Queens during final quarter of 2023: report
Feb. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median sales price for a unit in a brand-new Queens condo development increased in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Over this span, the median price jumped 15.5% to $889,516 in the…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: robberies and felony assaults on the rise, reported rapes decline
Feb. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported robbery and felony assault cases across Queens climbed for the 28-day period ending Feb. 4—compared to the same period last year— while the number of reported rapes dropped, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. During the 28-day period from Jan. 8 through Feb. 4, the number of felony assaults increased 11.5% in northern Queens, from 174 reported cases in 2023 to 194 this year. Over the same period of time, robberies in northern Queens went up 12.6%, from 143 to 161. Reported rapes declined 25%,…
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30 Years of Celebrating Women: Power Women of Queens to take place Feb. 29
Feb. 6, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For three decades, the Power Women award has been a beacon of recognition for countless impactful women while fostering meaningful connections among them. Co-owner and founder Victoria Schneps embarked on this journey in 1994 with just a single newspaper, The Queens Courier, launched from her own living room. Today, her visionary leadership has blossomed into the ownership of over 80 acclaimed publications within the Schneps Media network. Surprised by the prevalence of male-dominated awards ceremonies decades ago, she took action: Power Women of Queens emerged as a platform to celebrate and unite female trailblazers…
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Renowned German eatery in Glendale, Zum Stammtisch, joins New York State’s Historical Business Registry
Feb. 5, 2024 By Anthony Medina The iconic Zum Stammtisch, an authentic German restaurant and pub, located at 69-46 Myrtle Ave, in Glendale, has been officially recognized as part of the New York State Historical Business Registry. The New York State HB registry, a program run by the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, highlights businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their community’s history. The origins of Zum Stammtisch began with John Lehner, the father of current operators Hans and Werner, when he established the restaurant in November 1972….
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Hundreds turn out to honor Paul Vallone at funeral service Friday, including Mayor Adams and dozens of city officials
Feb. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson The air was heavy with grief on a brisk, rainy, Friday morning, as hundreds of mourners came together at St. Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church in Flushing to show their respects for the late Paul Vallone, a former councilmember who died over the weekend. The church was packed with a standing-room-only crowd as guests poured inside to pay homage to Vallone, who died of a heart attack on Saturday night at the age of 56. The crowd rose from their seats as a procession led Vallone’s coffin, draped with a satin white cloth with…
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Iconic E&J Cards and Gifts in Ridgewood bids farewell after 51 years
Feb. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina For over half a century, E&J Cards and Gifts has stood as a cornerstone of Ridgewood, located on Myrtle Ave, offering residents a diverse selection of gifts and novelty items, becoming a beloved staple in the community. Now, as February draws to a close, so does an era, with…
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Queens council member calls for relocation of live animal slaughter markets from NYC amid allegations of animal mistreatment
Jan. 31, 2024 By Rachel Butler A Queens council member is calling for live animal slaughter markets to be moved outside of New York City following unannounced visits to a market in Ridgewood and another one in Bushwick on Jan. 17. Council Member Robert Holden, who represents Glendale, Middle Village and surrounding areas, is pushing for the change after visiting the Tiba Live Poultry Slaughter market, located at 905 Wykoff Ave. in Ridgewood, and the Kikiriki Live Poultry market, located at 334 Linden St. in Bushwick, where he alleges the animals are being mistreated. He said that sheep and goats…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Major crimes increased slightly in first month of new year compared to 2023
Jan. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The total number of major crimes across Queens during the first month of 2024 remained mostly static compared to the totals from January 2023, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. During the 28-day period from Jan. 1-28, the total number of major crimes increased…
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