Queens

Worker Pulled Safely From Muddy Trench In Kew Gardens, Queens

Firefighters rescued a construction worker from a muddy trench in the Kew Gardens section of Queens early Tuesday evening.

11 hours ago

Man Wanted For Robbing Women Of iPhones On Subway Trains

Police Tuesday were asking from the public in finding a suspect who robbed two women of their iPhones on subway trains in Queens.

12 hours ago

Man Charged In Attack On Ex-Girlfriend, Her Son; Officer Was Shot In Incident

A Brooklyn man has been charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, in an incident that also led to an off-duty police officer being shot in Queens.

17 hours ago

6 Delicious Falafel Restaurants In NYC

In some ways, falafel is the world’s most perfect food and, made from chickpeas, it’s reasonably healthy. Read on for our picks of the city’s best falafel restaurants.

21 hours ago

A Look Back: 6 Historic Forts In NYC

Several forts still stand in the New York City area. Although they are no longer used to protect the city, their power to inspire slack-jawed awe remains. Among the best preserved and most interesting are the six listed below.

2013/06/18

Off-Duty Officer Hailed A Hero For Actions In Alleged Queens Domestic Dispute

A slew of friends, family and fellow officers made their way to Jamaica Hospital on Monday to visit Joseph Koch, the off-duty officer was shot and wounded in a reported attempt to stop an assault in Queens over the weekend.

2013/06/17

Off-Duty NYPD Officer, 2 Others Shot In Queens

An off-duty NYPD officer and two civilians were shot Sunday night in Queens.

2013/06/16

Reports: Fast Food Restaurant From ‘Coming To America’ To Be Razed

The Queens Wendy’s fast food restaurant that stood in as “McDowell’s” in the movie “Coming to America” will soon be torn down, according to published reports.

2013/06/16

Queens Fatal Stabbing: Danthony McDonald

Aspiring U.S. Marine Stabbed To Death In Queens

Danthony McDonald was going to be a U.S. Marine, putting his life on the line for his country.

2013/06/15

NYPD: Suspects Wanted For String Of Robberies In Queens

Police said they are wanted for at least three robberies in May. In each case, the suspects walk up to a victim, punch the victim in the face and then take off with their property, police said.

2013/06/14

Police Put Out Surveillance Video Of Phony FedEx Workers Who Stormed Into House

Police on Wednesday released a surveillance video of two suspects who pretended to be FedEx workers as they invaded a home in Howard Beach, Queens.

2013/06/12

Queens Couple Gets Prison For Forcing Girls Into Prostitution

“These convictions and sentences serve as a measure of justice for the victims and send a message that sex trafficking will not be tolerated in Queens County,” District Attorney Richard Brown said.

2013/06/12

Margaret Mazzio fought off a pair of would-be home invaders with a portable phone. (Credit CBS 2)

Quick-Thinking Woman Fights Off Thieves Posing As FedEx Delivery Men

Neighbors said they are concerned that the trouble hasn’t passed, and that the men may be looking for ways to take advantage of a neighborhood struggling in the wake of Sandy.

2013/06/10