Queens lawmaker wants big tech to pony up
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“I fully support tech companies simplifying our lives, and making our world better by using data responsibly, but consumers should get their fair share.”
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New exhibit celebrates a global fashion trailblazer from South Jamaica
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Jay Jason Jaxon was one the first Americans to head of a Parisian fashion house after ascending to the top of Jean-Louis Scherrer in 1970.
Read MoreQueens borough cabinet looks to halt hate crimes
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The most significant factor in the increase of hate crimes overall was a marked increase in anti-Semitic crimes.
Read MoreNYPD lawsuits filed in Queens cost the city $3.42 million last year
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The largest settlement was for $1,495,000.
Read MoreQueens environmental groups receive $200K in state grants
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“When we support grassroots efforts to build a greener, healthier, and more sustainable New York, everyone benefits.”
Read MoreMeng brings Flushing airport worker to State of the Union
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Abdul Quddus Chaudhry, a resident of Flushing, will join U.S. Rep. Grace Meng at tonight’s State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreQueens Public Library celebrates Black History Month at more than 120 events
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Many of the events will honor the fight for freedom, from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement and into today.
Read MoreRichard David, Shea Uzoigwe formally launch bids for open Assembly seat
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The winner of the likely special election will have to defend the seat in the June 23 primary election.
Read MoreMTA adds extra community forums for Queens bus network redesign feedback
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Many residents are concerned about the elimination of favored bus routes, and whether that will lengthen their own trips.
Read MoreFormerly incarcerated New Yorkers push state to pass parole overhaul
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“Parole in this state is punitive. The number one function is to send you back to prison.”
Read MoreQueens-born journalist Gwen Ifill honored with postage stamp
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Ifill paved the way as the first African-American woman to host a major U.S. political talk show.
Read MoreState lawmakers call for borough reps on MTA Board
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“Borough representation on the MTA board gives riders a voice in the choices that affect them.”
Read MoreFar Rockaway man convicted of sexually abusing 10-year-old girl
/By Victoria Merlino
A Far Rockaway man was convicted of having sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced last Friday.
Joseph Petty, 40, moved into his girlfriend’s Jamaica apartment in August 2014, according to trial testimony. Starting that October, he would enter his girlfriend’s daughter’s room and at night and touch her chest area and genitals with his hands and mouth, in addition to having sexual contact with the girl. This conduct continued through January 2015.
“The defendant on multiple occasions violated this little girl,who was just 10 years old at the time. A jury weighed all the evidence presented at trial and found the defendant guilty,” Katz said.
Petty faces up to 25 years in prison. His sentencing is set for Feb. 11.
Ex-prosecutor recruits top Queens conservatives in bid for borough president
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Quinn is one of six candidates who will appear on the ballot in the March 24 special election to replace former Borough President Melinda Katz.
Read MoreRecord number of volunteers canvass streets for annual homeless count
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“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
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