The FDNY honored the memory of EMS Capt. Alison Russo, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty in 2022, with a heartfelt ceremony, including a plaque dedication and the renaming of a street in her honor in Astoria, Queens.
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Queens gears up to host the thrilling U.S Open tennis tournament
Discover the excitement and impact of the US Open Tennis tournament in Queens, from its economic boost to local eateries and community engagement, as well as its tribute to Billie Jean King’s fight for equal pay in tennis.
5 Arrested after Illegal Guns Investigation across New York City
A year-long investigation of illegal drugs in New York City led to the arrest of five people for more than 1,600 counts. Officials of the NYPD confirmed on Thursday that 182 handguns were recovered in an illegal gun- smuggling ring that ran weapons from Tennessee to be sold in the streets of Queens.
NY Amazon Workers Fired for Union Organizing
Since April 1st, Amazon workers have been protesting for voting on the unionization of the Amazon Staten Island warehouse. Amazonians United is a movement of workers who come together to promote higher pay, safety, fairness and respect in the workplace. Most Amazon workers are scared of speaking up because they do not want to lose their jobs.
Dancing Doesn’t Have to Come at a Cost
From Rhode Island, 11,000 pairs of dance shoes twirled their way to Queens. Materials for the Arts is a large warehouse in New York City that partnered with the Joyce Theater and Karen Brooks Hopkins to give away shoes to dancers. The shoes were estimated to have cost $600,000.00. Ocean State Job Lot donated a lot of dance shoes that range from toddlers to adults. These shoes would be provided to dancers in New York City’s theaters and organizations so they can get these with no extra cost.
A Slow Start to Tackle Homelessness on the Subway
Last week, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul vowed to remove the homeless population that has been sleeping in New York City’s subways to decrease subway attacks and establish a safer environment for commuters. The plan entails sending homeless people to homeless shelters and positioning specialized cops with mental health professionals in the subway grounds. Security forces focused on four out of six subway stations that have higher homeless populations sleeping in those grounds.
Four Potential Candidates Competing to be NYC’s Next Governor
Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York City. Through her term, she hopes to improve certain issues of the city, including COVID-19 and education. A couple of potential candidates such as Bill de Blasio opted out of this race. Here are four potential candidates who are competing in the next seat for governor.
NYC Purse Snatcher has Crime System in Her Favor
“If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” That doesn’t seem to be the case for 46-year-old Nicole Green. She was released on Monday by a judge from Manhattan. After that, she would wait two days to conduct another robbery. From door arrests to break-ins, Green has conducted a series of 59 pettiful crimes, yet no one has given her strict consequences of these crimes.
Governor Kathy Hochul Wins Endorsements from Queens and Bronx Democrats
With the 2022 New York gubernatorial election coming up later this year, several candidates are vying for the governor position. On the Democratic side, US Representative Thomas Suozzi and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams have announced their gubernatorial candidacies. For the Republicans, US Representative Lee Zeldin of Long Island, Andrew Giuliani of the Trump administration, and Rob Astorino of Westchester County have also launched gubernatorial bids.
50 Cent Hospitalized in Car Crash
Curtis Jackson, better known as his stage name 50 Cent, was caught in a nasty collision early Tuesday morning. He was placed on a stretcher and brought to the New York Hospital Queens where he was treated for minor neck and back injuries after his SUV was rear ended by a mack truck, almost causing […]
LaQuan’s Mark on Fashion
If you haven’t heard of LaQuan Smith, you should definitely check out his latest 2011 Fall Collection, Eclipse. He has certainly created a name for himself with his self-titled women’s line, LaQuan Smith, also known as LQS. At the young age of 13, LaQuan began sewing with a Singer sewing machine given to him by […]
