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Search ArticlesCambria Heights trio sentenced for holding family hostage during violent 2024 home invasion in Douglaston: DA
Brandon Dash, 41, and his brother Ryan Dash, 36, pleaded guilty in March to kidnapping in the second degree. Acting Queens Supreme Court Justice Joanne Watters sentenced them to 15 years in prison. Oneil Thompson 46, pleaded guilty in March to kidnapping in the second degree and was sentenced by Justice Watters on June 16 to 12 years in prison. All three must serve five years of post-release supervision.
Cooling centers open in Queens amid dangerous heat wave
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 99 degrees, with a heat index nearing 101, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. This heat wave arrives almost two weeks after the previous one claimed five lives while wreaking havoc on the city’s electrical infrastructure.
Three firefighters hurt while battling fire in Woodhaven that tore through three neighboring homes: NYPD
The FDNY received multiple calls just before 4 p.m. on July 14 reporting fires in two houses at 85-42 and 85-44 76th St. Arriving units initially stretched two hose lines, but a third line was quickly added as the flames extended to a third home. A third alarm was transmitted bringing 63 units with 192 firefighters and EMS personnel to the narrow block between 85th Drive and 84th Road.
Reps. Meeks, Meng demand compensation for Queens residents after Con Ed shut off power during recent heatwave
Reps. Meeks, Meng demand compensation for Queens residents after Con Ed shut off power during recent heatwave U.S. representatives Gregory Meeks and Grace Meng wrote a letter to Con Edison CEP Timothy Cawley urging the company to provide bill credits to Queens residents whose power was shut off on July 3 during an intense heatwave.
Nothing Bundt Cakes and PopUp Bagels set to open at Bay Terrace Shopping Center this fall
Nothing Bundt Cakes and PopUp Bagels will be opening between Chip City and Chipotle in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center late in Fall 2026. Photo by Ethan Marshall Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own! The Bay Terrace Shopping Center will soon have two new additions in Nothing Bundt Cakes and PopUp Bagels, which will both open between the Chipotle and Chip City.
Demolition complete for site of future school in LIC
The site, which had previously been occupied by a 5-story office building, is now cleared to street level. Masonry rubble from the demolition process still partially covers the property. The previous structure at 23-10 43rd Ave. in Long Island City. Photo via Google Maps P.S. 508Q will span 90,000 square feet and feature classrooms and facilities capable of fitting up to 550 students from pre-K to fifth grade.
Suspected gunman taken into custody after standoff with ESU officers in Glendale: NYPD
Suspected gunman taken into custody after standoff with ESU officers in Glendale: NYPD NYPD ESU officers had a brief standoff with a parolee in Glendale before taking him into custody. Photo via Citizen A suspected gunman was taken into custody after he barricaded himself inside his apartment on a dead end street in Glendale on Wednesday morning. Police say that parole officers were conducting a routine visit at 75-71 71st St. just before 9 a.m. in the confines of the 104th Precinct.
Mamdani distributes flood preparedness kits alongside DEP in East Elmhurst
Mamdani joined Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards to distribute the kits at the Lexington School for the Deaf in East Elmhurst Tuesday night. The free kits provide residents with a flood barrier and a sump pump, which protects homes by automatically pumping accumulated ground water and surface runoff away from foundations. Residents also received a flood sensor alarm during Tuesday’s giveaway.
EHS recognized for outstanding heart failure care by AHA
The American Heart Association gives the Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement award to hospitals that consistently demonstrate a commitment to treating patients with heart failure in accordance with the most current, evidence-based guidelines that the American Heart Association outlines.
Chinese retailer MINISO opens store in Jackson Heights
Chinese retailer MINISO opens store in Jackson Heights Chinese retailer MINISO opened its newest location on July 11 in Jackson Heights. Photo by Alice Moreno Chinese Retailer and variety store MINISO opened its newest store on Saturday, July 11, at 37-62 82nd St. in Jackson Heights, right off the 82nd Street – Jackson Heights 7 train stop. The grand opening featured 10% off for all guests that weekend, as well as 20% off for the first 50 guests on opening day.