June 3, 2022 By Czarinna Andres A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver Thursday at the intersection of Broadway and 69th Street—at the southbound exit ramp off the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The victim, a man whose identity has yet to be released, was hit at around 9:20 p.m. while crossing the street within the… Read more »
June 3, 2022 By Czarinna Andres The New York Blood Center (NYBC) is holding a series of blood drives throughout Queens this month to help bolster the region’s blood supply that is currently at an alarmingly low level. The center is calling for more blood donors, due to a drop in donations since the Memorial… Read more »
June 3, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Come one come all! A traveling funfair opened in Astoria Park Wednesday and carnival-goers have been enjoying various amusement rides, games, plus plenty of food and candy! The funfair, operated by Dreamland Amusements, is taking place at the corner of Hoyt Avenue and 19th Street – under the RFK bridge… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Christian Murray A podcaster and well-known Democratic Socialist from Astoria has thrown the progressive wing of the Democratic party into disarray by announcing she plans to run for the District 59 seat in the state Senate. Nomiki Konst announced Tuesday on “The Majority Report” talk show—a daily political podcast–that she plans… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Czarinna Andres The fourth annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District will run for two weeks beginning June 17. The popular event, which will go from Friday, June 17, through Thursday, June 30, will offer a variety of $30 deals at participating personal care… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Christian Murray Rana Abdelhamid, an Astoria progressive who mounted a campaign for the 12th Congressional District, announced Tuesday that she is no longer running due to redistricting. Abdelhamid, a young Muslim woman who entered the race more than a year ago with the backing of Justice Democrats, issued a statement Tuesday… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Alexandra Adelina Nita The annual Queensboro Dance Festival tour will begin this Saturday—featuring Queens-based dance companies of diverse cultures and styles. The festival will consist of more than 30 free outdoor performances and classes across the borough, as well as pop-up events that will be announced throughout the summer on the… Read more »
June 1, By Michael Dorgan A large indoor soccer complex that opened in Astoria at the start of the year is expanding in size. The facility, located at 36-39 35th St., will increase from two small soccer pitches to four by the end of June, according to the manager of the establishment. The complex is… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Czarinna Andres The police are looking for two men who robbed a straphanger at knifepoint at the 52nd Street subway station in Woodside Tuesday. The victim, a 24-year-old male, was waiting for a train on the Flushing-bound platform when two unknown men approached him at around 2:50 p.m. The suspects displayed… Read more »
June 2, 2022 By Christian Murray The police have arrested a man for allegedly killing a food delivery worker while he was making deliveries in Forest Hills in late April. Glenn Hirsch, 51, was arrested last night at his Briarwood apartment on murder and weapons charges for the shooting death of Zhiwen Yan. Yan, 45,… Read more »