MTA New York City Transit is MetroCard buses and vans will make scheduled stops in Queens during the month of September. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard on MetroCard buses or can obtain an application from vans. Seniors must present photo identification proving that they are at least 65 years old. For more […]
114th Police Precinct Blotter
Those engaged in criminal activity did not observe the Labor Day holiday in the 114th Police Precinct. On Monday, September 3 at 22-08 25th Rd., a 34-yearold Indian male was charged with assault after he punched a victim in the face and twisted the victim’s finger. A 51-year-old white male was charged with assault after he repeatedly punched a victim, […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
108th Precinct Taxi Owner Masterminds Car Theft Ring & Credit Card Scam Prosecutors last week charged Saleem Latit, the owner of a Long Island City taxi service, with masterminding a huge car theft ring and using the stolen auto parts to repair his 200-vehicle fleet. Latit was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on enterprise corruption and stolen property charges after […]
Queens Drug Sting
Officers assigned to the Queens narcotics squad raided a College Point-based steroid ring on September 6 where a top female boxer, a former police officer and others were arrested for peddling performance enhancing drugs out of two Queens gyms, police said. Police charged Cindy “Checkmate” Serrano, 25, the ninth-ranked junior lightweight female boxer and her husband and trainer Jordan Maldonado, […]
109th Precinct Holds VIN-Etch Session
Crime prevention officers of the 109th Precinct, Flushing, held a VIN-etching session on Saturday, September 8 at the Target Shopping Center in Whitestone. Police used an acid solution to etch Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) into the window glass of participants’ vehicles as a deterrent to thieves who make car windows their specific targets. Police also distributed anti-theft decals identifying cars […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. This week begins the High Holy days of Ramadan, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur- may we all celebrate them in peace and good will. UJA Federation: The UJA Federation of New York helps connect people during the holiday season by offering referrals to local synagogues that are […]
Athens Square Park Holds Ist Native American Pow wow
The first Native American powwow to be held in Athens Square Park took place on Tuesday, September 4. Frank Littlebear of the Cree Nation demonstrated traditional dances, which have always been an important part of the life of Native Americans. Music and dances have always had special significance for Native Americans, as has the concept of the powwow, the practice […]
Padavan Launches Disaster Preparedness Campaign
Noting that the Atlantic hurricane season is already underway, state Senator Frank Padavan reported that he is again partnering with local community supermarkets to increase public awareness to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters. Padavan (R- C, Bellerose), whose district covers Northeast Queens, said that, in recognition of September being National Preparedness Month, he is teaming with Waldbaums, C- […]
S’Agapo Owner Puts Marlin On Menu
Diners at S’Agapo Restaurant found the daily specials had been augmented recently after Kostas Lambrakis, S’Agapo owner, caught a 300- pound marlin swordfish off Montauk, Long Island. The head and tail of the piscatorial trophy had to be removed dockside so the fish could fit in a van for the trip back to the establishment at 34-21 34th Ave., Astoria.
Plum Celebrates 1st Year With Car Crash Re-enactment
A year ago last Thursday, Kostas Kantlis and his wife, Maria, the owners of Plum Restaurant, 47-39 Bell Blvd., Bayside, were congratulating themselves on the rousing success of their restaurant’s opening night when just after 2:15 a.m. a driver lost control of his car and crashed into the restaurant’s front door at the corner of Bell Boulevard and 48th Avenue. […]