Nov. 29, 2019 By Kristen Torres A doctor who pocketed millions by prescribing oxycodone to healthy patients through his two Queens medical clinics pleaded guilty to a federal drug-related crime Tuesday. Dr. Emmanuel Lambrakis, 72, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully distributing medically unnecessary oxycodone, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan. His… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2019 By Kristen Torres Two men tried to rob a Walgreens in Astoria at gunpoint on Wednesday, police said. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. inside the Walgreens located at 47-07 Broadway. According to police, one of the men attempted to sneak out of the store’s back exit with two containers of laundry… Read more »
Nov. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres A man was found dead behind a Steinway Street building on Wednesday, police said. The police received a 911 call at around 9 a.m. and discovered a 58-year-old man in the rear of 23-19 Steinway St. The man was unconscious and unresponsive. Medical personnel responded and pronounced him dead… Read more »
Nov. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The owner of five McDonald’s franchise locations in Queens has been ordered to pay $155,000 to his employees in restitution for violating city labor laws, according to the mayor’s office Tuesday. An investigation by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) revealed Thomas Parker — of Star Parker… Read more »
Nov. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin Long Island City’s Sixteen Oaks Grove Park is getting a $1.3 million makeover, after City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer secured funding for the renovations. The triangular park, named for its sixteen bordering oak trees, sits on .22 acres of land between 21st Street and 14th Street, acting as… Read more »
Nov. 25, 2019 By Kristen Torres Competitive eater Molly Schuyler took home first place — and $3,000 — after devouring 10 “Ooey Gooey Mooey” burgers in 10 minutes during the first annual burger eating contest at Astoria’s Uncle Jack’s Meat House on Saturday. Schuyler beat six men to win, with Dan “Killer” Kennedy, one of… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2019 By Allie Griffin A former Long Island City High School teacher inappropriately texted female students, boosted failing grades, gave students money, gifts, alcohol and slept with one student, according to a new city investigation. Math teacher Peter Muhlbach, 53, of Woodside, engaged in inappropriate behavior with several female students dating back to… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2019 By Kristen Torres A holiday market is coming to Steinway Street next week that will showcase local vendors. The Steinway Holiday Market, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is being held at the Steinway Municipal Parking Lot #2, between 31st avenue and Broadway…. Read more »
Nov. 19, 2019 By Kristen Torres Astoria’s Uncle Jack’s Meat House is celebrating its third anniversary, and owner Willie Degel is making sure it’s one for the books. The Food Network star and Uncle Jack’s owner is hosting the first annual Uncle Jack’s burger eating contest to celebrate the restaurant’s milestone on Nov. 23. Ten… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2019 By Michael Dorgan Astoria Council member Costa Constantinides has called on New York City to boycott agricultural companies responsible for accelerating climate change. Constantinides, who is Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection, sponsored a groundbreaking resolution Thursday which, if passed, would call on City agencies and the private sector to cut ties… Read more »