Tag: queens-news

González-Rojas joins lawmakers and anti-hunger groups to call on Albany to address food insecurity

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas speaks at the State Capitol to call for measures to address food insecurity. Photo: Office of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

Mar. 3, 2025 By sobrien March 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow lawmakers and anti-hunger groups in Albany on Tuesday to call for a state budget that addresses New York’s hunger crisis by increasing minimum SNAP benefits and funding healthy school meals for all students, among other initiatives. González-Rojas…

7 train passenger slashed in stomach after refusing to hand over cash in Elmhurst: NYPD

7 Train (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Mar. 3, 2025 By bparry March 3, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct and Transit District 20 are looking for two muggers who slashed a 28-year-old 7 train rider who refused to hand over his money on Thursday morning. The victim was standing on the Manhattan-bound platform of the 90th Street-Elmhurst…

14-year-old fatally stabbed near Sunnyside McDonald’s, suspect in custody: NYPD

Feb 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Rob Pozarycki Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in a deadly stabbing on Friday afternoon that claimed another teenager’s life. Police said the fatal stabbing occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 38th Street and Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. The teenager —… Read more »

Queens Community Board 2 discusses landmark proposal, comments on executive orders at February meeting

Feb. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Community Board 2 held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Sunnyside Community Services. Board chairperson Anatole Ashraf led the meeting, which was also available via Zoom. Among the attendees was New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, representing District 59, which includes parts of Western Queens,… Read more »

Billy Joel and Sting to rock Citi Field for a historic one-night-only concert this summer

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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…

Elderly woman sought for slashing man inside Astoria house of worship: NYPD

Jan. 31, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_88359" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly slashed a man across his face when he asked her to leave his church in Astoria. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 31, 2025 By Bill Parry

Four muggers sought for allegedly robbing a 7 train rider in Long Island City: NYPD

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

Community garden in Long Island City battles eviction by MTA

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 »