Hunt Suspect in Queens Plaza Subway Stab Police are searching for a man who stabbed a Brazilian tourist in an unprovoked attack at the Queens Plaza subway station on Feb. 15. Cops said the 29-year-old victim was waiting on the E platform at the Long Island City station just before 10:30 a.m. when a man wearing a ski mask and... READ MORE >
Union Seeks Painter, Decorator Apprentices The Finishing Trade Institute of New York will conduct recruitment from March 11 to 22 for 75 painter and decorator apprentices to paint structural steel, including bridges, authorities said. Applications must be obtained in person from the Finishing Trades Institute at 45-15 36 Street in Long Island City from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,... READ MORE >
FDNY officials are continuing their ongoing effort to remind the public of fire safety hazards associated with Lithium-ion battery powered micromobility devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards. “Lithium-ion batteries have become a leading cause of fires and fire deaths,” fire officials said. “These battery fires are explosive, fast moving, and destructive. Last year alone, there were 214 lithium-ion battery... READ MORE >
Mayor Eric Adams is urging qualified New Yorkers to file their taxes using NYC Free Tax Prep – a program that provides free and professional tax prep services that help New Yorkers keep their full refund and important tax credits. To qualify for the program residents must have made 85,000 or less and filed as a family or earned $59,000... READ MORE >
A measure introduced by State Assemblymember Stacy Pheffer-Amato seeks to halt protesters who block a bridge, tunnel or public roadway. Under the bill, protesters would face charges of domestic terrorism as a Class D felony. Pfeffer Amato said in a prepared statement that the proposed bill addresses “irresponsible and often rambunctious protests” such as recent demonstrations where crowds shut down... READ MORE >
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide “Buy Safe, Charge Safe” campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires. Hochul is warning the public that, if not handled properly, lithium-ion batteries used in many e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, smart phones, laptops, toys and power tools can become extremely overheated and start large fires. “In New York City, over... READ MORE >
Hunt for Fatal Hit-Run Driver Continues Police are continuing their search for the driver of a BMW SUV that struck and killed a Jackson Heights woman on Feb. 1. Cops said Yeny Contreras-Baquedano, 66, was attempting to cross 37th Avenue near 90th Street in Jackson Heights, north-to-south, just before 7 a.m. when she was run down by a 2016 BMW... READ MORE >
Hunt Fatal Hit-Run Driver Police are searching for a heartless motorist who struck and killed a 61-year-old woman in Jackson Heights on Jan. 24, then sped away from the scene. Cops said the victim was attempting to cross 90th Street in Jackson Heights at about 6:45 a.m., when she was struck by an SUV heading east on 37th Avenue. A... READ MORE >
Police officials, residents and businessowners are rolling out a welcome mat for a familiar face in a new place in the chain of command at the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood. Administrators, police officers and others are welcoming Capt. Kevin Chowdhury back to the 104th, where he began his career as an NYPD rookie in 2006. “It is an honor to... READ MORE >
Hunt Suspect in Queens Plaza Subway Stab Police are searching for a man who stabbed a straphanger near the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City on Jan. 10. Cops said the 36-year-old victim was riding a southbound R train entering the Queens Plaza station just before 7:30 p.m. when the suspect attempted to engage him in conversation. When... READ MORE >
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