Top NYPD brass were pressed Wednesday about the department’s partnership with ICE a day after the federal agency, at President Trump’s direction, conducted raids in the Bronx that led to 20 reported arrests. On Jan. 28, New Yorkers woke up to the news that ICE had come to the Big Apple in a sensational…
Ten alleged gun runners and members of the infamous Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang indicted in Queens this week posed extraordinary dangers to the public, police and even their own family members, law enforcement officials charged Wednesday. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and police officials illustrated the incredibly brazen behavior…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson New York’s most notorious airport has made it to the small screen. LaGuardia Airport is the subject of “ Extreme Airport Engineering,” premiering on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 9 p.m. “Extreme Airport Engineering” will debut on NOVA, PBS’s award-winning science program. The film provides an in-depth analysis of the…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello As the Lunar New Year festivities continue, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a steaming plate of fresh, handmade dumplings in Flushing. Whether you’re craving crispy potstickers, juicy soup dumplings, or perfectly pleated jiaozi, now is the perfect time to indulge in one of the city’s…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Rent growth in Queens and Brooklyn slowed down substantially year-over-year in December 2024, compared to that of Manhattan, according to a report from the real estate listing site StreetEasy. The typical asking price for rent rose in Queens over this period of time by 3.7%, representing a much…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted its final scheduled public workshop on plans to develop a 16-mile continuous shared-use path along the Queens waterfront, linking Gantry Plaza State Park to Fort Totten Park. The Queens Waterfront Greenway is part of the city’s broader Greenway Expansion…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of Queens officials have criticized the Trump administration for introducing a funding freeze for many federal assistance programs, including aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans, and government grants. The federal funding freeze, which was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan minutes before…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens mourns the loss of its longtime voice in letters. Larry Penner, a mass transit expert, transportation advocate, and historian, died in hospice care on Jan. 16 after a year-long battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Although he lived much of his life in Great Neck,…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has officially announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, opting out of a previous bid for Comptroller. After engaging with thousands of residents across all five boroughs, Rajkumar stated she believes it is ‘crystal clear’ that New Yorkers are fed up with…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams hosted a town hall in Corona Wednesday evening as part of the mayor’s Talk with Eric Community Conversation Series, informing local residents that he hopes to speak to the Trump administration regarding its plans on deportation. Adams, along with Council Member Francisco Moya and several…