June 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Ample Hills Creamery, the popular ice cream purveyor, is set to reopen under its original owners in what is the latest twist in the brand’s storied history. The husband-and-wife duo of Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna have announced that they have acquired the company — known for churning out… Read more »
March 7, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A South Richmond Hill man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Woodhaven last week. Semair Taylor, 25, was arrested Monday, March 6, and charged with murder and other crimes for stabbing 25-year-old Michael Izquierdo to death on Feb. 27, according to authorities. Izquierdo,… Read more »
Oct. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who shoved a straphanger onto the tracks at a subway station located on the Queens/Brooklyn boundary Friday. The disturbing push was captured on video and took place at around 2:40 p.m. at the Myrtle–Wyckoff Avenues station subway station — which is located on… Read more »
Oct. 20, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A community forum hosted by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Astoria last night was disrupted by a group of angry protesters. The event, which was held at The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens on 30th Road, saw a group of around 10 demonstrators heckle the progressive Congresswoman inside… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A mistreated carriage horse that collapsed while lugging a wagon during the summer heat has died — and Queens Councilmember Robert Holden has reiterated his calls for the practice to be outlawed. The carriage horse, called Ryder, became a rallying call for animal rights activists after it was seen… Read more »
Oct. 3, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new family-run grocery store offering products sourced from Asia is set to open in the Court Square section of Long Island City Saturday. The new store, called Ai Mart Asian Market, will open at 21-51 44th Dr., a block away from the 67-story Skyline Tower. Ai Mart Asian… Read more »
**Warning: Graphic content, viewer discretion is advised** Aug. 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Disturbing footage has been posted online showing an innocent disabled man being fatally hit by an unhinged hit-and-run driver who mounted a sidewalk in Far Rockaway Saturday morning. The horrifying video, which was uploaded to Twitter Sunday, captures the irate driver plowing… Read more »
Aug. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Kristen Gonzalez, a political novice and progressive candidate, has emphatically won the Democratic primary race to represent Senate District 59. Gonzalez, a Long Island City resident who is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, trounced the field by securing just over 58 percent of votes in Tuesday’s election,… Read more »
Aug. 16, 2022 By Michael Dorgan It’s been a long time coming but a new beer hall/entertainment venue will finally open in Long Island City Thursday. The new establishment, called Gamehaus LIC/NY, will open at 5-14 51st Ave. and will function as a live entertainment venue, beer hall and restaurant. The 7,500 square foot space, which… Read more »
Aug. 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Three people, including a toddler, were injured in Ridgewood Wednesday after a driver fleeing police struck them with his SUV. The victims — a two-year-old girl, her 28-year-old mother, and a 35-year-old man — were hit by the driver of a 2021 Dodge Durango around 5 p.m. in the… Read more »