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 in the air and mouthed the word, “fight” as he was ushered away by Secret Service.
Standing poolside at the Garden School in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) announced the la… Read more
Emotions ran high last Friday as friends, family and community members gathered in Howard Beach for a street co-naming ceremony, as 165th Aven… Read more
A discussion about real estate investment tips in Israel scheduled for a Kew Gardens Hills synagogue on Sunday was moved online after organize… 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
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.… 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
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
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 and development wing, said the meeting includes a presentation of the redevelopment plan, along with a review, information about the approval process and environmental analysis, during which people may share their opinion on the project. Read more
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 conference at the 188th Street mall Monday morning, Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) and state Sen. John Liu (D-Flushing) were joined by community members in calling on Gov. Hochul to sign their legislation that would prohibit reckless driving in parking lots. Read more
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 Whitestone. Read more
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 “significant threat” to the environment and action is required, per the DEC’s own definitions. Read more
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 from the New York City Football Club,” said Schrader ahead of receiving the check from the squad. “The largest single donation of unrestricted funds in the college’s history.” Read more
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 criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree on June 20, said District Attorney Melinda Katz’s office. Read more
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 part of Queensborough Community College) confirmed the departure, the reason for the move is not clear. Agin declined to comment further on the matter, as did the spokesperson, who said sharing personal information about personnel was against CUNY policy. 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
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 across the country in 15 different specialties; only 160 hospitals were ranked in at least one category. 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
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. Read more
“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.
“Her dedication to public service and advocacy for justice and equality will always be remembered,” said Meeks with a heavy heart in post on X as he sent condolences to her family. “My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.” Read more
Former Rep. George Santos’ attempt to get three criminal charges against him dismissed, as well as several procedural motions, was denied by J… Read more
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. Read more
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
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 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
Standing poolside at the Garden School in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon, Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) announced the la… 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 in Pennsylvania? 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
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. 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
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