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New York City · New YorkThe once-popular Triple Crown Diner, which has been closed for years, has now become a makeshift residence for a group of squatters. The iconic eatery, once known for its round-the-clock service and bustling crowds, now presents a stark contrast with shattered glass doors and an overwhelming stench indicating long-term habitation. Photo by Czarinna Andres Recently, local residents have reported the deterioration of the building located at the co…See the Story
Squatters take over abandoned Triple Crown Diner in Bellerose – QNS
New York City · New YorkThe city’s police officers are now being taught American Sign Language (ASL) as part of an equity and inclusion initiative to better communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Over 600 NYPD recruits who are set to graduate this May participated in basic ASL training at the Police Academy in College Point on Friday, Apr. 12. The initiative’s rollout, which came days ahead of American Sign Language Day on Apr. 15, is part of a broad…See the Story
NYPD implements American Sign Language training for recruits as part of equity and inclusion initiative – QNS
New York City · New YorkAt the New York Energy Conference organized by Schneps Media, key figures in the Queens community gathered to discuss the ongoing transition to clean energy amid ambitious climate goals. The event on April 10 at the Bulova Center in Astoria centered around two panel discussions on investment, affordability, and attainability of climate change initiatives. Dozens of attendees walked away with increased knowledge of the current energy landscape t…See the Story
Local leaders discuss hurdles in the transition to clean energy at Schneps NY Energy Conference – QNS
New York City · New YorkThe NYPD has identified the headless man who was found floating in Jamaica Bay off Howard Beach on Friday night as 46-year-old Lukasz Mikolajewicz of Dumont Avenue in Ozone Park, after his family was notified. Sources familiar with the investigation told QNS that the deceased became decapitated while committing suicide by hanging himself from the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge on Friday night. “Kudos to the NYPD in identifying this man so qui…See the Story
Headless body found floating in Jamaica Bay on Friday identified as 46-year-old Ozone Park man: NYPD – QNS
NYCFC · New YorkThousands of New York City Football Club (NYCFC) fans packed Citi Field on Saturday, Apr. 6, for the team’s first home game of the season against Atlanta United FC. This match marked the beginning of a series of five straight home games, equaling the club’s all-time record for consecutive home matches. Fans from across the five boroughs packed Citi Field to support their “Boys in Blue” for an eventful night. Kick-off was scheduled for 7 p.m., bu…See the Story
NYCFC fans swarm Citi Field for season opener against Atlanta United, marking record home game streak – QNS
Andrew Cuomo · New YorkIn 2019, the State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo embarked on a controversial overhaul of New York’s criminal justice system by enacting several laws, including cashless bail and sweeping changes to discovery laws. Simultaneously, the New York City Council passed laws that compounded these challenges, notably the elimination of punitive segregation in city jails and qualified immunity for police officers. These actions have collectively u…See the Story
Op-ed: An urgent call for revising NY’s criminal justice reforms to protect public safety – QNS.com
App · New YorkWASHINGTON – Three students from Barren County High School are being recognized after winning the KY-02 Congressional App Challenge. On Thursday, Rep. Brett Guthrie announced BCHS students Carlie Sanders, Sara Thorpe and Leah Somerville won first place. The students presented their app, “ACHE,” to Guthrie and others at the Congressional App Challenge’s House of Code Science Fair held at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Guthrie relea…See the Story
Barren County High School students win Congressional App Challenge - WNKY News 40 Television
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Basketball · New YorkJamaica gang member Sean Brown was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday for gunning down 14-year-old Aamir Griffin on a South Jamaica basketball court in a mistaken-identity shooting at the Baisley Park Houses in 2019. Brown, 21, of 153rd Street, pleaded guilty last month at the Queens Supreme Court to manslaughter, conspiracy, and criminal possession of a weapon. According to the charges, on the night of Oct. 26, 2019, Griffin was playi…See the Story
