After President Biden announced Sunday the end of his 2024 presidential bid, Queens politicians took to their social media platforms to express their thoughts. All gave thanks to Biden for his service, yet not all jumped to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Biden recommended as his replacement nominee and who will be running for the spot on the ballot.
“Brilliant,” “dear friend” and “old sister” were a few words that U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica) used to described his colleague U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston), who died last Friday at age 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.…
Former Rep. George Santos’ attempt to get three criminal charges against him dismissed, as well as several procedural motions, was denied by Judge Joanna Seybert of the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of New York on Friday.
A 53-year-old woman was allegedly beaten and raped in Downtown Flushing last weekend, the NYPD said.
A group of young women delivered a beatdown on a fellow female and stole her phone on the subway system July 7, according to police who want your help in identifying them.
A Queens Village man could face up to 25 years to life in prison for allegedly murdering a man he accused of stealing his wallet, announced the office of District Attorney Melinda Katz on Wednesday.He allegedly got rough with the cops, too.
Think you’re smart gluing some leaves onto your license plate to fool the cameras and let you speed around and avoid tolls? Well, in addition to the multiagency crackdowns the city and state have partnered on and publicized, one department is…
Fresh Meadows residents are sick of car takeovers in the Fresh Meadows Shopping Center parking lot, during which drivers in souped-up cars have been known to meet up for drag races, donuts and other dangerous moves behind the wheel.At a press…
Emotions ran high last Friday as friends, family and community members gathered in Howard Beach for a street co-naming ceremony, as 165th Avenue and 84th Street is now also known as Karina Vetrano Way. Vetrano, who was murdered while jogging …
A discussion about real estate investment tips in Israel scheduled for a Kew Gardens Hills synagogue on Sunday was moved online after organizers learned of a planned protest by pro-Palestinian supporters.But the protest went on nonetheless ou…
Hollis residents who use the area Long Island Rail Road station have several complaints about the transit stop.They say that since congestion pricing was halted, construction material and debris that was meant to be used toward improving acce…
Gov. Hochul last week signed eight new bills into law that are meant to protect New Yorkers from the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in e-bikes and other micromobility vehicles.“In New York City alone, lithium-ion batteries h…
Northern Queens pickleball players have brand-new stomping grounds.The Department of Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) on Monday celebrated the completion of a new pickleball court at Francis Lewis Park in …
An inactive hazardous waste disposal site in College Point was recently reclassified from a Class 4 Superfund site to a Class 2 one, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said.The status upgrade means the issue poses a “significa…
What do Queens officials have to say since former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt last Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania?After a bullet grazed his right ear, Trump, visibly shaken and bloodied, put his fist…
Standing poolside at the Garden School in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) announced the launch of a pilot program that will provide 2,600 New York City second-graders with free swim lessons.…
Following the pair of tragedies that occurred on city beaches in the past month, beachgoers are still soaking up the sun, but with extra care.In wake of two teenage sisters’ deaths off Coney Island on July 5 and two teen boys’ deaths off Rock…
A transit activist group plans to rally and hold a press conference outside the office of Borough President Donovan Richards on Wednesday, July 24, as a response to the MTA hosting a Queens Bus Network Redesign public hearing in the middle of…
People will have the opportunity to comment about Empire State Development’s proposed Creedmoor Community Master Plan at a hearing via Zoom today, July 18, at 6 p.m., announced the agency on Monday.A spokeswoman for ESD, the state’s economic …
Investment in a new health and wellness hub is underway at York College, which has received $7.5 million from the New York City Football Club, said Claudia Schrader, the CUNY school’s interim president, on Tuesday.“What an incredible gift fro…
A Jamaica man who pleaded guilty to the murder of two men in separate cases was sentenced to 36 years in prison last Friday.Ashik Zaman, 23, of Jamaica had pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter in the first degree and one count of crim…
The Queensborough Performing Arts Center’s longtime executive and artistic director, Susan Agin, has left the organization, the Chronicle has learned.Though both Agin herself and a spokesperson for the City University of New York (QPAC is par…
Councilmember Robert Holden (D-Maspeth) has announced several million dollars in capital, expense and veterans funding for various projects and programs throughout the 30th District.The funds were approved in the new city budget that took eff…
Police said on Wednesday they are still on the lookout for a man who was alleged to have committed a lewd act in the presence of a minor on the Q43 bus while at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard in Jamaica on Jun…
Dr. Jaime Grossman is no stranger to Queens. Though he spent the last two years living in Illinois, Grossman grew up in Forest Hills and graduated from Queens College in 1990.Now, the optometrist has returned to the World’s Borough at Blvd Op…
Hurricane Beryl had killed 48 people, including 21 in the United States, in the days leading up to Community Board 5’s monthly meeting on July 10, and Board Chairman Vincent Arcuri told the gathering that the Queens Borough Board already has …
Eat, dance, shop, learn and more at the three-day, 45th annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow at the Queens County Farm Museum.The intertribal spectacular will feature Native American dance competitions by people from more than 40 Indian …
Since 1978, Danny’s Szechuan Garden has served the Howard Beach community and beyond with delectable Chinese cuisine and entertaining hibachi dinners.The restaurant has two sections — one dedicated to the sit-down Chinese, Szechuan-style cuis…
Several area Northwell Health hosptials were recently given top honors by U.S. News and World Report, making Northwell the most-awarded health system in the state for the second year in a row.The rankings assess nearly 4,500 medical centers a…
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating four men wanted for a robbery in Jackson Heights on June 20.A fifth person already has been arrested.
State Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals in a gun-trafficking operation. The AG’s Organized Crime Task Force recovered 86 firearms, including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault wea…
State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) will host a Naloxone training and certification event in partnership with J-CAP, part of the Acacia Network, and the Richmond Hill South Ozone Park Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. on July 31, at Akal Care Soci…
Mayor Adams on Tuesday took umbrage at the idea that female leaders of male-dominated city departments may not always get the support they need to lead.The question came in response to FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s recent announcement th…
The MTA will bring its mobile van to the Food Emporium at 82-35 153 Ave. in Lindenwood on July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the office of Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach).During that time, residents can obtain o…
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) will host a free, senior-only job fair in Kew Gardens from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 26, at the Kew Gardens Community Center at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road.Residents 55 and older will be able to appl…
Staten Island’s Richmond County Orchestra will put on a free concert at St. John’s University in Jamaica Estates on Sunday, July 21, at 4 p.m. on the Great Lawn.A variety of classical hits, such as “Ave Maria” and Mozart’s “Allegro,” will not…
The New York Blood Center is seeking donors of all blood types to help the sick and injured in the community. Donors can help surgery and cancer patients, accident victims, new mothers and babies. Information is available at nybc.org.Drives include:
“Donate Today, Save Lives Tomorrow” is the motto of the New York Blood Center, which is seeking donors as the state continues to face a blood shortage.If interested in helping either via a blood donation or a financial gift to the nonprofit, …
The New York Blood Center is seeking donors of all blood types to aid surgery and cancer patients, accident victims and new mothers and babies. Information on how to donate blood or schedule a drive is at nybc.org.Upcoming North Queens drives…
The Queens Chronicle is seeking a freelance reporter who is conscientious, reliable and able to turn stories around quickly when needed.The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and be able to cover events such as press conferences, p…
As temperatures rise in Queens, so does the allure of its senior centers. Bustling with a variety of summertime activities, whether it’s a lively game of bingo in the comfort of air conditioning or time in the great outdoors, these facilities…
Nearly a dozen drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for weight loss; and a popular drug for type 2 diabetes that isn’t approved for weight loss still offers that result to many patients.Like any drug,…
“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength,” said Betty Friedan, a feminist activist and writer credited with ushering in the second wave of American feminism.Seniors who are in the golden stage of their lives and …
Emotions ran high last Friday as friends, family and community members gathered in Howard Beach for a street co-naming ceremony, as 165th Avenue and 84th Street is now also known as Karina Vetrano Way. Vetrano, who was murdered while jogging …
Standing poolside at the Garden School in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) announced the launch of a pilot program that will provide 2,600 New York City second-graders with free swim lessons.
What do Queens officials have to say since former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt last Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania?
A discussion about real estate investment tips in Israel scheduled for a Kew Gardens Hills synagogue on Sunday was moved online after organizers learned of a planned protest by pro-Palestinian supporters.But the protest went on nonetheless ou…
Fresh Meadows residents are sick of car takeovers in the Fresh Meadows Shopping Center parking lot, during which drivers in souped-up cars have been known to meet up for drag races, donuts and other dangerous moves behind the wheel.
A Jamaica man who pleaded guilty to the murder of two men in separate cases was sentenced to 36 years in prison last Friday. Ashik Zaman, 23, of Jamaica had pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter in the first degree and one count of cri…
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of New York City from noon today, July 12, through 6 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, with between 1 and 2 inches of rain possible from a series of showers and thunderstorms expec…
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating four men wanted for a robbery in Jackson Heights on June 20.A fifth person already has been arrested.
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