Dec. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry A long and arduous journey through the Queens criminal justice system has come to an end for a Manhattan man nearly 15 years after he murdered a 29-year-old transgender woman inside her Glendale apartment. Rasheen Everett was sentenced to up to 29 years to life in prison by…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway P.S. 290Q Elementary School in Ridgewood transformed its gymnasium into a festive Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 14, offering a fun-filled day of holiday activities, shopping, and entertainment for families. The event, which ran from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., featured tables filled with crafts, food, desserts, and…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Colum Motherway With the holiday season in full swing, many festive events are taking place all across Queens neighborhoods for residents to enjoy. During the Queens Community Board 5 meeting on Dec. 11, representatives of elected officials announced each office’s plans over the next few weeks. Queens Community Board 5…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Colum Motherway On Thursday, Dec. 12, Mayor Eric Adams met with Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, in a decision that has caused mixed reactions in New York City. Homan will oversee the southern and northern borders and be responsible for deportation efforts in the Trump administration. Adams expressed…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway Last month, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the “Ghostbuster Act,” a new bill aimed at cracking down on the use of counterfeit license plates and enhancing the enforcement of untraceable ghost cars using Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) in New York City. As part of “Public Safety Week,” Mayor…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden was joined by advocates, victims, and fellow elected officials as they rallied on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Holden and the group spoke passionately before going inside to testify before the New York City Council Transportation Committee in support of…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Colum Motherway The C2C Festival, a renowned international music event celebrating contemporary and experimental sounds, will make its U.S. debut next year at the Knockdown Center in Maspeth. The Italian festival is co-presented by MATTE, a creative company based in New York. Scheduled for May 9, 2025, it will feature…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Colum Motherway Paul Pogozelski, a dedicated small business owner and community activist, is gearing up for his campaign to represent District 30 on the New York City Council in 2025. With a passion for his neighborhood and its residents, Pogozelski officially launched his campaign, “Paul4NYC,” last month, marking the beginning…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Three Queens council members have partnered to bring cold weather essentials for veterans in the borough. Council Members Robert Holden, Vickie Paladino and Joann Ariola have partnered with local organizations to launch a Veterans Winter Drive for homeless veterans at Borden Avenue Veterans Residence. From now until Dec. 16,…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry One day after Mayor Eric Adams expressed his willingness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration on addressing the migrant crisis and signaled a readiness to meet with former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) head Tom Homan, Council Member Robert Holden called on the mayor to reopen…