The FDNY rescued a construction worker after he became trapped in a collapsed Kew Gardens trench. He was partially buried in the trench, which was 25 feet below the surface. Fire officials had to secure an unstable crane at the site before they could free the worker, an FDNY spokesperson said. The collapse occurred around [...]
An Ozone Park man faces up to two years in prison after beating a stray cat so badly even nine lives wasn’t enough. Richard Ferrugio, 51, was found guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a six-day jury trial, according to the district attorney. “The defendant showed a complete [...]
Neighbors on one Glendale block say the nearby garage is a chronic nuisance. “These people are lawless all day, every day,” said one woman who wished to remain anonymous. The garage, nestled on a quiet block in Glendale, sees dozens of cars every day. Neighbors complain the owners’ cars stay parked on the sidewalks and [...]
Mary Anne Carey says she is not holding any grudges. The longtime district manager of Community Board 9 has been placed on six months’ probation after a battle with the board’s executive committee, which came to the brink of ousting her. There was speculation about the board voting to remove Carey at its June 11 [...]
BY CHARLES OSBORN This year, Holy Cross High School football coach Tom Pugh sent three of his players to the UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge, the annual all-star style football game held at Hofstra University. The game was held on Tuesday, June 18 at James M. Shuart Stadium, with ticket sale proceeds going to cystic fibrosis research. [...]
BY LUKE TABET Foodies, artists, vendors and shoppers turned out on Saturday morning, June 15 for the grand opening of the LIC Flea & Food market. A crowd gathered as owner Joshua Schneps cut the ribbon for the front gates while members of the Long Island City High School marching band played. “I’m excited to [...]
He came to the U.S. in search of the American Dream, but his brutal murder has left his family living a nightmare. Nigerian cab driver Uro Orji Ama died after being stabbed in the eye with an umbrella shortly before Father’s Day weekend. Cops found Ama in his 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis after responding to [...]
Police are looking for a suspect wanted for an attempted bank robbery in Ridgewood yesterday and a Brooklyn bank robbery in March. In both incidents, the suspect passes a note and demands money. The Brooklyn robbery occurred on March 22 at 2:25 p.m. inside of a Popular Community Bank at 2095 Ralph Avenue. Monday’s attempted [...]
With summer coming, concerns about noise are among the top worries in the neighborhood, as addressed at the June 15 meeting of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association (WRBA). WRBA President Ed Wendell said many sound abusers have been a constant problem for residents. He added they often continue the noise, if not even raising the [...]
TODAY’S FORECAST Tuesday: Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the morning, then overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 81. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. Tuesday night: Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66. Winds [...]
