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 outside Congregation Charm Circle on Park Drive East — the original site of the talk — amid a heavy NYPD presence.
Standing poolside at the Garden School in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) announced the la… Read more
Gov. Hochul last week signed eight new bills into law that are meant to protect New Yorkers from the potential dangers of lithium-ion batterie… Read more
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… Read more
A transit activist group plans to rally and hold a press conference outside the office of Borough President Donovan Richards on Wednesday, Jul… Read more
Councilmember Robert Holden (D-Maspeth) has announced several million dollars in capital, expense and veterans funding for various projects an… Read more
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 pe… Read more
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 Nations; an expansive market of art, crafts, jewelry and food from the various cultures; people in full regalia; and bonfires, weather permitting, at the powwow, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park, from July 26 to 28. Read more
What do Queens officials have to say since former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt last Saturday at a rally i… Read more
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 Rockaway on June 21, lifeguards on Rockaway Beach near 97th Street remained vigilant on a warm day earlier this week, often blowing their whistle to warn swimmers that they were too far out. Read more
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 that she will step down in coming months. She has led the department since 2022. The reporter who asked it at a press conference noted that former NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell also quit after a relatively short tenure. Read more
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.
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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 looking to see right through you. Read more
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 weapons, and 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammo.
According to the AG’s Office, the investigation began in late 2023 and focused on Satveer Saini, 20, of East Elmhurst; Mateo Castro-Agudelo, 21, of Long Island City; Hargeny Fernandez-Gonzalez, 20, of Richmond Hill; Adam Youssef Senhaji-Rivas, 20, of Long Island City; and Milanjit Sidhu, 20, of Greenwood, Ind. The guns were purchased in Indiana and Long Island, and sold at various Queens locations, including at the Louis C. Moser Playground in Jackson Heights and the Queens Center Mall parking area in Elmhurst, the AG’s Office said. Read more
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 apply for jobs with companies that are specifically looking to hire senior workers. Attendees are asked to use the 80th Road entrance. Read more
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, protests and art exhibit openings. Knowledge of and interest in government and politics are strong pluses. Read more
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, also known as older adult centers, not only provide relief from the heat, but also serve as vibrant hubs of socialization and fun.
The city Department for the Aging estimates that there are more than 300 older adult centers and affiliated sites throughout the city, providing healthy meals, fun activities, classes, fitness programs and social services. Membership at these centers is free and open to New Yorkers ages 60 and older. A full list of centers can be found at nyc.gov/site/dfta. Read more
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, those inducing weight loss can have any number of side effects. And like any drug, side effects can require more diligence for myriad reasons in elderly patients. Read more
“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 want to maintain their vigor should use every opportunity to stick to the mantra “you are what you eat” in the kitchen and outside it, to help them stay healthy by being more mindful of their nutrition, according to experts in the field. Read more
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 outside Congregation Charm Circle on Park Drive East — the original site of the talk — amid a heavy NYPD presence. Read more
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 expected to hit the area.
Rainfall could be higher in isolated areas. Some low-lying and flood-prone areas could see heavier flooding than others. Read more
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. Read more
Since June 27’s presidential debate, the election discourse has been inescapable. After President Biden appeared to lose his train of thought and stumble over words throughout the 90 minutes, many of his supporters have grown concerned.
Some political leaders called for Biden to step aside for a different candidate to face former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump in November. Others are standing behind him, expressing confidence in his abilities. Biden has insisted he will not drop out of the race, going so far as to meet with Democratic lawmakers at all levels of government to ensure their support. Read more
The widow of accused “Duck Sauce Killer” Glenn Hirsch has been acquitted of weapons charges brought against her in connection with the April 2022 shooting death of a food delivery worker.
Dorothy Hirsch, 65, a Briarwood nurse, was cleared in a bench trial on all 18 counts of charges including criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. Read more
Gracie Mansion on Monday became the first single-family home in the city to use the new official NYC residential trash bin.
And Mayor Adams, who long has wanted to rid the city’s sidewalks and curbs of black plastic trash bags and the rats that feed from them, said plans are in place to make closable bins mandatory for most residents by November; with the official city bin required by June 1, 2026. Read more
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) made sure schools in her district received necessary funds in the city budget to account for upgrades.
Per her office, district schools will be scoring a variety of upgrades, including: Read more
A Queens grand jury has handed up a 20-count indictment of the driver arrested with an alleged weapons cache in his car when be was pulled over near LaGuardia Airport early in the morning of June 12.
Judd Sanson, 27, of Hollis, was stopped at 1:25 a.m. for having a covered license plate, according to a statement from Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. But officers quickly trained their attention elsewhere after allegedly viewing a number of weapons. Read more
Citi Bike’s e-bike riders may have made the vehicles too popular for their own good for the time being.
On July 10, Lyft, which operates the bike share program, raised many of its fees for New York City users. Costs will remain the same in New Jersey. Read more
This article was originally published on July 8 at 6:49 p.m. EDT and updated on July 9 at 9:46 a.m. by THE CITY
New York is not on track to achieve one of its chief, legally mandated climate goals, according to a new state report. Read more
Six people have been indicted on multiple charges over the alleged attack on two police officers who were checking on the welfare of three unattended children in the early morning hours of June 17 in Long Island City.
In a press release from her office on Tuesday, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said Juan Munoz, 25, Alejandro Munoz, 42, and Karina Navarro-Chavez, 42, all of 10th Street in Long Island City; Miguel Chiluisa, 23, of Roosevelt Avenue in Corona; Cristian Taipe, 30, of 36th Avenue in Astoria; and Natali Iza, 27, whose address is unknown, were arraigned on four counts of second-degree assault; two counts of first-degree attempted assault; two counts of first-degree attempted gang assault; two counts of second-degree attempted gang assault; two counts of endangering the welfare of a child; and second-degree riot. Read more
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