More than 2,000 Queens youngsters will face a tough reality on August 8 – school bells will soon be ringing in the new year. State Sen. Jose Peralta, aware of the added financial burden faced by parents with school-age children, last week announced his annual school supply giveaway. The Queens lawmaker has partnered with more than 20 businesses and organizations […]
MTA Motorman Charged In Road Rage Death
Police arrested an MTA motorman on July 30 for the road-rage murder of a celebrity jeweler who failed to get out of the street fast enough, authorities said.Charles Jordan, 46, of Valley Stream, L.I., is facing charges of second-degree murder, depraved indifference, and leaving the scene of a deadly accident in the July 19 incident that killed Aran “Eric” Aranbuyer, […]
‘Code Red’ Call To Cool The Homeless
Workers with the city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) last week hit the streets on a “Code Red” mission to try to coax the homeless off the streets and into cooling centers as the temperature/humidity index soared over 100-degrees in New York City.DHS officials declare a “Code Red” each time the thermometer soars to above 90 degrees for two or […]
Hotel Worker Thwarts Wallet Swipe
A worker at a Howard Johnson Hotel in Long Island City chased down a thief who stole her wallet on July 22, and struggled with him to get it back, police said.Cops said the suspect (see photo) entered the hotel at 38-59 12th Street at about 10:30 a.m. on July 22, where he made his way to a 10th floor […]
Dutch Kills On The Rise
A former two-story factory building at 36-27 31st Street in Dutch Kills is being transformed into a seven-story residential/retail complex.Plans filed by the owner with the city Department of Buildings reveal the new, seven-story building will include six floors of residential space featuring 42 units, along with ground floor retail space.The building is one of the latest to rise in […]
Cyclist Fights For Life, Drunk Driver Charged
A Queens bicyclist continues to fight for his life this week after a drunk driver slammed into him at the Queens Plaza transportation hub in Long Island City on July 28.Police said the unidentified victim, in his 20s, was pedaling along Queens Plaza North near 29th Street at about 5:15 p.m. on July 28 when the 25-year-old drunken driver plowed […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Dr. Universe: Are aliens real? – Lily, 10, New York City, NYIs there life on other planets? – Heidi, Cincinnati, OHDear Lily and Heidi,Well, we don’t know for certain. Looking up to the stars at night, I’ve often wondered if alien cats are out chasing alien mice or taking naps on other planets.My imagination aside, your questions are like those […]
It’s In Queens! (August 6 to August 12)
Pets gone wild! Activities this week include a doggie ice cream party, a dragon festival, an exhibit on how cats are taking over the internet, and a screening of the movie ET. There are also plenty of outdoor activities, such as the annual Jamaica JAMS concert and street festival with more than 500 vendors. Here’s the rundown.Aug. 6, Passport Thursdays […]
National Frozen Custard Day Is Coming!
Mark your calendars because August 8 is National Frozen Custard Day. Frozen custard is similar to ice cream with an almost identical taste, but the process of making these desserts differs.Frozen custard originated in Coney Island, NY created by Archie and Elton Kohr in 1919. They discovered that with the addition of egg yolks to ice cream, a smoother, creamier […]
Get Ready For National Bowling Day
Grab some bowling shoes and head down to the alley because Saturday, August 8th is National Bowling Day! Whether it was for a birthday party, a small get together, or just a relaxed night with friends, you treasured the moments which involved rolling a heavy ball down a polished lane while dancing around in rented shoes under glowing lights. Visit […]