3rd-generation shop owner makes all the candy by hand
Schmidt's Candy, a candy shop in Woodhaven, Queens, has been around for more than 90 years. Margie Schmidt, the owner, makes all the candy herself by hand.
Schmidt's Candy, a candy shop in Woodhaven, Queens, has been around for more than 90 years. Margie Schmidt, the owner, makes all the candy herself by hand.
NYC Police Commissioner: Razor blade found in officer's sandwich was an accident
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.
Queens resiednts grill city officials over response to Queens sewage spill
Residents in Ozone Park took a turn to grill local officials about the city?s response to the sewage spil that saw over 100 homes get flooded with raw human waste.
Residents in Ozone Park took a turn to grill local officials about the city?s response to the sewage spil that saw over 100 homes get flooded with raw human waste.
Slow recovery continues for victims of Queens sewage spill
Officials say they still do not know what caused the sewage spill that flooded over 100 homes with human waste, or when people may be reimbursed for damages.
Officials say they still do not know what caused the sewage spill that flooded over 100 homes with human waste, or when people may be reimbursed for damages.
Meeting addresses aftermath of Queens sewage spill
Residents of Ozone Park grilled local officials about the aftermath of the sewage spill last weekend that flooded the basements of over a hundred homes with human waste.
Residents of Ozone Park grilled local officials about the aftermath of the sewage spill last weekend that flooded the basements of over a hundred homes with human waste.
Basketball tournament and fundraiser remembers teen slain by stray bullet in Queens
Friends and family of slain 14-year-old Aamir Griffin gathered for a memorial basketball tournament in his name on Saturday.
Friends and family of slain 14-year-old Aamir Griffin gathered for a memorial basketball tournament in his name on Saturday.
Charity fundraiser and basketball tournament held for teen killed by stray bullet
Friends and family of Aamir Griffin gathered Saturday for a charity basketball tournament in memory of the 14-year-old, who was killed by a stray bullet while playing basketball in October.
Friends and family of Aamir Griffin gathered Saturday for a charity basketball tournament in memory of the 14-year-old, who was killed by a stray bullet while playing basketball in October.
Deaths of 3 men in vacant Queens house ruled homicides
The deaths of three men who were found after a fire gutted a vacant house in Queens last month have been ruled homicides, police said Saturday.
The deaths of three men who were found after a fire gutted a vacant house in Queens last month have been ruled homicides, police said Saturday.
Hello Panda Festival arrives in New York City
Featuring over 120 lantern exhibits, live entertainment and interactive experiences, the first-ever Hello Panda Festival runs through January 26 at Citi Field.
Featuring over 120 lantern exhibits, live entertainment and interactive experiences, the first-ever Hello Panda Festival runs through January 26 at Citi Field.
NYPD investigating deli after officer finds razor blade in sandwich
According to officials, an on-duty police officer took a bite of the sandwich he ordered from a deli and cut his mouth on a razor blade hidden inside.
According to officials, an on-duty police officer took a bite of the sandwich he ordered from a deli and cut his mouth on a razor blade hidden inside.
Queens church leader charged with sexually assaulting boy
The spiritual leader of a church in Queens has been charged with sexually assaulting a congregant over a three-year period, starting when the victim was 12, prosecutors said Friday.
The spiritual leader of a church in Queens has been charged with sexually assaulting a congregant over a three-year period, starting when the victim was 12, prosecutors said Friday.
4 Rikers guards suspended after inmate attempted suicide
The four Correction Officers allegedly did nothing as the 18 year old inmate tried to hang himself.
The four Correction Officers allegedly did nothing as the 18 year old inmate tried to hang himself.
Crews scramble to clean up sewage from Queens homes
Sewage backed up and flooded homes in Queens. City officials will bring in contractors to help clean up the mess.
Sewage backed up and flooded homes in Queens. City officials will bring in contractors to help clean up the mess.
Sewer line back up pushes waste into hundreds of homes
A blocked sewer main flooded basements Saturday with brown filth and left residents in the neighborhood near New York City’s Kennedy Airport feeling sickened by the stench.
A blocked sewer main flooded basements Saturday with brown filth and left residents in the neighborhood near New York City’s Kennedy Airport feeling sickened by the stench.
Sewage backup floods homes in Queens, leaving residents disgusted and angry
A blockage on a 42-inch sewer pipe in Queens is causing what residents and local officials are calling not an emergency, but a disaster.
A blockage on a 42-inch sewer pipe in Queens is causing what residents and local officials are calling not an emergency, but a disaster.
Sewage backups in Queens flood homes
300 families in Ozone Park are dealing with a major sewage backup.
300 families in Ozone Park are dealing with a major sewage backup.
90-year-old man who disappeared in Queens has been located
Charles Pammer, from Bath, Pennsylvania, went missing approximately 3 a.m. on Friday morning in Breezy Point, Queens. Police say he has been located.
Charles Pammer, from Bath, Pennsylvania, went missing approximately 3 a.m. on Friday morning in Breezy Point, Queens. Police say he has been located.
Brand-new Queens library isn't fully wheelchair-accessible, lawsuit says
A brand-new branch of the Queens Public Library is the topic of a federal lawsuit. A resident of Long Island City is suing the library because several of the building's features are not accessible to people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
A brand-new branch of the Queens Public Library is the topic of a federal lawsuit. A resident of Long Island City is suing the library because several of the building's features are not accessible to people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
National Grid to pay fines and connect customers
National Grid, a utility company, has reached a deal with New York to pay penalities and connect customers.
National Grid, a utility company, has reached a deal with New York to pay penalities and connect customers.
Citi Bike to bring back electric bicycles this winter
Citi Bike will soon get its ebikes back. In April, Citi Bike pulled electric bikes from the streets of New York because of a problem with brakes.
Citi Bike will soon get its ebikes back. In April, Citi Bike pulled electric bikes from the streets of New York because of a problem with brakes.