Mamdani is against charging the man with a knife who was shot by police in Queens.
Mayor Calls for Mental Health Treatment Instead of Prosecution New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani stated on Tuesday that the Queens district attorney should refrain from prosecuting a mentally ill man fatally shot by police officers after he lunged at them with a knife. The mayor emphasized that the focus should be on the man’s […]
Queens official calls for changes to gas-to-electric stove conversion law
Proposed Changes to Woke Power Transition Act The Woke Power Transition Act, which was implemented by former Mayor Bill de Blasio, could be modified to reduce the financial strain on lower- and middle-class residents living in co-ops and condominiums if a new proposal from Queens advances. City Councilwoman Linda Lee expressed her intention to introduce […]
Exclusive | Queens hoops coach aiming for records nearly sidelined in messy legal dispute over alleged recruiting violations
Courtroom Drama Involves Legendary High School Basketball Coach A notable high school basketball coach from Queens is currently caught in a legal dispute with the city over accusations of recruiting violations. Just before his suspension, he was only a few wins away from claiming the title of New York City’s most successful basketball coach. Coach […]
Trump’s Justice Department called to investigate antisemitic events in Queens
Activists in Queens are urging the Justice Department to look into a recent series of anti-Semitic events in the Jackson Heights area. This includes the desecration of a menorah last month during Hanukkah. Hiram Monserrat, a former Queens councilman, and Samuel Kleinplatz, previously a City University of New York professor, have submitted civil rights complaints […]
AOC criticizes Hamas supporters for gathering at a synagogue in Queens.
Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Pro-Palestinian Protesters Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known for her critical stance on Israel, recently expressed outrage after pro-Palestinian demonstrators were filmed chanting support for Hamas during a march in Queens. In a post on X, she labeled the actions of the protesters as “disgusting and anti-Semitic,” particularly criticizing their choice to lead the rally […]
Queens high school investigated for promoting students who are struggling in math
Concerns Raised Over Grading Practices at Flushing High School Something feels off. Allegations have surfaced that mathematics teachers at a Queens high school have been compelled to pass failing students, including those who habitually skip classes. This situation is now under investigation by the city’s Department of Education. Flushing High School is being scrutinized due […]
Residents in ‘Little Caracas,’ Queens, rejoice over Maduro’s removal
Residents in the lively Venezuelan community of Queens gathered to celebrate the recent capture of their country’s long-time leader. In an area known as “Little Caracas,” which spans Roosevelt Avenue through several Spanish-speaking neighborhoods like Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, locals expressed that the arrest of former President Nicolas Maduro marked a significant turning point. […]
Ridgewood residents upset over Whole Foods’ plans to open its first store in Queens
Ridgewood Faces Change Residents in Ridgewood are feeling uneasy. There’s a growing sense of frustration over the arrival of Whole Foods, the “corporate underdog” that’s set to open what could be its first location in Queens. The Amazon-owned grocery chain has recently secured a 15-year lease for the historic Beaux-Arts bank building at 55-60 Myrtle […]
Subway passengers prepare for changes as MTA alters Queens lines
Frustration is mounting among subway riders following the MTA’s announcement about the replacement of the M and F lines between Manhattan and Queens, a change impacting around 1.2 million daily passengers. This alteration begins on Monday, running weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will affect eight stations, according to the MTA. Many commuters […]
Queens to receive its first significant Holocaust memorial with a $4 million commitment in the final days of the Adams administration
Queens to Construct Holocaust Memorial Garden The city is set to create a Holocaust Memorial Garden at Queensborough Hall to honor the six million Jews who were tragically killed by the Nazis during World War II. Out-going Mayor Eric Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards have committed $4 million in funding for the project, […]