Feb. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello Legendary recording artists Billy Joel and Sting will perform together for a one-night-only concert at Citi Field in Flushing on Thursday, Aug. 25. This marks the first time the two iconic musicians will perform at Citi Field, where they will showcase a selection of their greatest hits from…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are still looking for an elderly woman who slashed a 44-year-old man across his face in a house of worship inside a home at 32-23 26th St. on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 21. The victim was trying to close his church… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have introduced legislation aimed at ensuring fire victims in New York State have access to housing following their displacement. The bill is inspired by the ongoing plight of tenants displaced by a five-alarm fire… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87781" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The suspects violently shoved the victim as the 7 train approached the Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue subway station and forcibly removed his cell phone and cash. Photo courtesy of MTA[/caption]
Jan. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry
Dec. 10, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Two young friends from Long Island City are spreading holiday cheer and giving back in a big way. Sitara and Jai, both eight years old, spent their weekend braving the cold to sell Christmas trees along Center Boulevard, raising money for the Ronald McDonald… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 6, 2024 By Niamh McAuliffe Smiling Hogshead Ranch, a community garden unlike most in New York City, is facing eviction after more than a decade of welcoming locals without a waitlist or fence. Located at 25-30 Skillman Ave. in Long Island City, the garden offers an open space… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_84260" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Cops are looking for this suspect who punched out a senior working in a deli around the corner from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City who was caught stealing lighters. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry