Forest Hills residents push back on plan to add bike lane to Queens Boulevard
Queens Boulevard was once called the “Boulevard of Death,” but it may soon be known as the Boulevard of Bikes if a new plan by proposed by the Department of Transportation goes through.
NYPD searching for suspects wanted in connection to trio of robberies in Queens
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding a group of people wanted in connection to multiple robberies that occurred in Queens on February 7.
Appeals court approves of $6.7M award to 5pointz graffiti artists
A federal appeals court in New York gave its approval Thursday to a $6.7 million award for two dozen graffiti artists whose spray paintings at a once-famous site that attracted thousands of spectators were destroyed to make room for high-rise luxury residences.
Deadly collapse at Queens construction site
One person was killed and another injured during a building collapse at a construction site in Jamaica.
Citi Bike debuts redesigned electric bicycle
The operator of Citi Bike has redesigned its electric bikes and returned them to the streets.
Peruvian restaurant in Queens designed to be accessible and welcoming
Bruno Salazar is the co-owner of Rosatoro Restaurant in Astoria, Queens, which was designed to be as accessible and welcoming to people of all levels of mobility.
Misguided coronavirus fears hitting Asian American businesses
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
Massage parlor worker sexually assaulted in Queens
A worker at a massage parlor in Richmond Hills was sexually assaulted by a man who came in for a massage, said the NYPD.
Businesses in Queens feeling the effects of coronavirus fears
Thousands of miles away from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China, businesses in Queens are feeling the economic impact as well.
British Airways flight from JFK crosses Atlantic in less than 5 hours
For the first time in years, a commercial passenger plane has flown across the Atlantic in less than five hours.
Coming to America – The Immigrant Experience: From Tibet to the U.S.
Tenzin Choden left Tibet in 2004 in the search for a better life, but he didn’t get on a plane, because leaving Tibet is not an option due to the political situation in the country after China invaded in 1950.
Group attacks, robs man of cell phone, AirPods in Queens
A group of thugs approached a man from behind as he walked along a street in Queens and assaulted him before stealing his cell phone and AirPods, according to the NYPD.
President Trump cites NYC case in fight over sanctuary cities
During Tuesday's State of the Union Address, President Trump cited a New York City murder as a reason cities should not declare themselves sanctuary cities
Coronavirus fear affecting Chinatown businesses
The fear of the novel coronavirus appears to have affected business in Chinatown.
Colin Kaepernick seen handing out warm meals to families in need at shelter during Super Bowl
Colin Kaepernick was reportedly busy handing out warm meals at a family shelter in New York on Super Bowl Sunday.
A look at some of the best places to watch the Super Bowl this year
Looking for a place to enjoy the big game this Sunday? Well, lucky for you, you have multiple great options, no matter who you're rooting for.
Cop impersonator assaults UPS driver in truck
The real police want to find the man who impersonated a cop and assaulted a UPS driver with a flashlight in Jamaica, Queens.