Rhodes Scholar and 'Dreamer' Will Attend State of the Union
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Democratic Rep. Grace Meng says she invited Jin Park to attend Trump's address Tuesday in the hope of bringing more attention to his plight.
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Cardi’ll B In Court Alongside Alleged Beatdown Crew
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The Grammy nominated hip-hop star, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is expected in Queens Criminal Court.
Read MoreQueens Night Market Returns for Fifth Season
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The market will run every Saturday through the spring and will feature dozens of diverse food options, all priced at $6 or less.
Read MoreTrio Charged with Forging Phony Charge Cards
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A baby younger than one-year-old was inside the home when police arrived.
Read MoreSenior Housing Pimp Goes To Prison For Eight Years
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“The trauma this teenage girl suffered is incomprehensible and is something she will have to live with for the rest of her life.”
Read MoreFood Pantry in South Jamaica Services All, Including the Homeless
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“A lot of these businesses are doing these services from the heart, but I want them to also think about the homeless as well.”
Read MoreAs City Temps Plunge, ACS Makes Sure Babies Sleep Safe
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On average, around 50 babies citywide die from a sleep-related injury each year — around one baby per week.
Read MoreThousands of Hasidic Jewish Women Visit Graves of Revered Rabbi and Wife
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“I’m writing a note to Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and hope he will help answer my prayers.”
Read MoreQueens Library Organizes Annual Albany Advocacy Trip
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Each year, librarians and library customers head to the State Capitol to advocate for more funding and resources.
Read More‘Racial’ Discussion Sparked Son-in-Law’s Death
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85-35 139th Street in Briarwood Photo via Google Maps.
By Christina Carrega
A Briarwood man was ordered to remain on Rikers Island without bail on Saturday for allegedly stabbing his son-in-law to death for declining to participate in a conversation on “racial issues,” according to newly released statements.
Marco Ortiz was inside his Briarwood home on 139th Street on Jan. 24 when his son-in-law Travis Ford allegedly came home intoxicated and attempted to engage in a controversial discussion.
Ortiz, 45, told detectives at the 107th Precinct that he walked away from Ford who followed behind him and threatened him. “I feel like punching you in the face,” Ford allegedly said to Ortiz.
The father-in-law and son-in-law had prior altercations before they were living under the same roof.
As Ortiz was holding his granddaughter, Ford allegedly was true to his word and punched Ortiz in the face, according to court documents. The punch brought Ortiz to his knees and caused him to drop the baby.
Ortiz said he “feared” for his life as his 31-year-old son-in-law repeatedly punched him. “I went into my pocket and pulled out my pocket knife from my left pants pocket,” said Ortiz.
Ford was stabbed in the chest and face before Ortiz called 911. Ford was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Afterwards, Ortiz grabbed his granddaughter and placed the murder weapon in a cup of water in the sink.
If convicted, Ortiz faces up to 25 years to life in prison for the top charge of second-degree murder.
Ulrich Hosts Small Business Town Hall on New Sign Rules
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After the DOB issued a number of fines, Ulrich introduced a city council bill to educate business owners about awning fines and sign infractions.
Read MoreBayside Woman Killed In Car Crash
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Joseph Pellot was driving a 2006 Dodge Caravan around 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 27 at a high rate of speed when at 134th Street he lost control.
By Christina Carrega
A 92-year-old Bayside woman died from her injuries after she was the passenger in a car that collided with another vehicle in her neighborhood, police said.
Gwendolyn Booklan was the passenger of a 2007 Nissan Altima that was driven by her 59-year-old son. On Jan. 25, around 11 a.m. they reached the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 202nd Street in Bayside where a 2019 Toyota Corolla slammed into them, police said.
Both of the cars came to a stop by crashing into a cement wall.
The 19-year-old driver of the Toyota and Booklan's son remained on the scene and were not arrested.
Booklan was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital-Queens where she died on Jan. 26, police said.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Two Men Killed In Single-Car Crash in South Ozone Park
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Joseph Pellot was driving a Dodge Caravan around at a high rate of speed when he lost control.
Read MoreJamaica Sex Trafficker Convicted for Pimping, Beating Teen
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“The victim suffered extensively at the hands of the defendant and will have to deal with the trauma she endured for the rest of her life.”
Read MoreStory of At-Home Arsenal Is a ‘Hoo’-Done-It
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“This defendant jeopardized the lives of residents in his community by hoarding large amounts of guns and ammunition in his home.”
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