Flushing

Police: Suspect Sexually Assaulted Girl, 10, In Queens Elevator

The suspect is described as an Asian man, between 45 and 55 years old, 5-foot-4 and between 165 and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing tan shorts and a green shirt with blue stripes.

2012/08/09

Mets Unveil Logo For 2013 All-Star Game At Citi Field

The logo for the game next July is similar to the Mets’ symbol, in blue and orange with a bridge spanning a city skyline that represents all five boroughs.

2012/08/08

Andy Murray Takes Olympic Gold In London; Focus Shifts To US Open

Murray and Co. now will turn to the hard-court circuit leading up to the U.S. Open. But the Olympic experience had a captivating effect on many of the players.

2012/08/06

“Triumph of Civic Virtue” is shown near Borough Hall in Queens (Credit: Al Jones/1010 WINS)

Famed ‘Triumph Of Civic Virtue’ May Be Leaving Queens For Green-Wood Cemetery In Brooklyn

The future of a Queens landmark is uncertain. Borough leaders said they have been told that the “Triumph of Civic Virtue” fountain will be moved, but the city denies it.

2012/07/19

Mike Baxter leaves the field after crashing into the wall. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets Outfielder Mike Baxter Not Close To Coming Off Disabled List

Because Mike Baxter hasn’t begun to throw, Mets manager Terry Collins told Mets.com that a comeback “is a ways out yet.” Collins added that the pinch-hitter extraordinaire will need at least 25-30 Minor League at-bats before being recalled to Flushing.

2012/07/19

Children's Reading Room (credit: Clipart.com)

Local Officials Want State Law Banning Sex Offenders From Children’s Reading Rooms

The push comes following an incident last month in which a convicted sex offender was accused of molesting two young girls in a public library in Flushing, Queens.

2012/07/11

Joel Grubert (NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services)

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Inappropriately Touching Two Young Girls At Queens Library

Police have arrested the man they said molested two young girls in a Queens library two weeks ago. 49-year-old Joel Grubert of Skillman Avenue in Brooklyn is charged with sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.

2012/07/08

NYPD: Suspect Sexually Touched Girls, Ages 9 And 6, At Library In Queens

The incident happened on June 23 at the New York City public library on Main Street in Flushing.

2012/07/06

I-95 bus crash (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Charges Possible Following Tour Bus Accident That Injured Several On I-95 In New Rochelle

First responders arrived at the scene of a tour bus crash this morning to find the out-of-control vehicle skidding along the guardrail with nobody behind the wheel, officials said.

2012/07/04

Josh Thole (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) and Elvin Ramirez (Credit: New York Mets)

Help On The Way: Right-Hander Ramirez, Catcher Thole Expected To Join Mets On Friday

Right-handed pitcher Elvin Ramirez and catcher Josh Thole are expected to join the Mets on Friday in time for their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, the club has confirmed.

2012/05/31

Ryota Igarashi (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Looking For Bullpen Help, Yanks Acquire Ex-Mets Reliever Ryota Igarashi Off Waivers

The Yankees, currently struggling with depth in their bullpen, have acquired ex-Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi off of waivers, according to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman.

2012/05/29

Armando Benitez (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Former Met, Yankee Armando Benitez Resurfaces With Independent Long Island Ducks

One of the most ridiculed and criticized — yet successful — closers in Mets history is making a comeback. Good ol’ Armando Benitez has resurfaced with none other than the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

2012/05/25

Police: Husband Attacks Wife With Meat Cleaver In Queens Apartment

Police were guarding the floor where they say the man’s 52-year-old wife was brutally struck in the head several times. A cleaver is a hefty kitchen blade with a large handle that is used for forceful chopping.

2012/05/23

David Wright (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Mets Will Reportedly Delay Decision To Lock Up David Wright With Major Extension

Although the Mets would clearly love to lock up their homegrown star for years to come, the club’s higher-ups have decided to delay the decision to sign David Wright to a $100-million contract extension, reported CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman.

2012/04/13