Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning Presents Weekend Of West African Dance
The festival celebrates the vitality, precision, and spiritual grounding of African dance through workshops and mainstage performances.
Obba Babatundé, Queens Native and Acclaimed Entertainer, Honored at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning
Queens Man Charged After Police Shooting During Mental Health Crisis
Weather
Crime
Queens Man Shot by NYPD During Mental Health Call Charged with Attempted Assault
Family, advocates, and mayor object to charges against 22-year-old with no criminal record

Queens Man Shot by NYPD During Mental Health Crisis Indicted
Indictment on assault charges prompts criticism from defense attorneys and mayor
Mentally Ill Queens Man Shot by Police Indicted for Attempted Assault
Jabez Chakraborty, a 22-year-old schizophrenic, was arraigned from his hospital bed on charges that also include weapon possession.
Health
Man Undergoes Kidney Cancer Surgery, Faces Unexpected Pain
Ethan Hauser recounts the physical and emotional toll of his cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Mom, 55, Survives Heart Attack After Ignoring Surprising Symptom
Jessica Rodriguez's jaw pain was the first sign of a life-threatening blockage.
Manhasset Doctor Publishes Book on Sustainable Exercise Routine
Raymond Soletic, a retired ear, nose, and throat specialist, shares his lifetime of fitness knowledge in a new book.
Business
Former Amazon Engineer Sues Over Alleged Retaliation for Jury Duty
Andrew Quijano claims he was issued a false final warning and fired after raising concerns about his mandatory jury service being used against him at work.

Developers Secure $303M Loan for High-Rise in Jamaica, Queens
The mixed-income Archer Towers II project will bring 400 apartments to the rapidly growing neighborhood.
NYC Proposes 41-Mile Subway Expansion Over Free Buses
A new report suggests spending $1 billion per year on subway construction instead of free bus service.
Politics
DOJ Disputes Lawmaker's Claims About 'Random' Epstein Figures
Four individuals named by Rep. Ro Khanna have no apparent ties to the late sex offender, according to the Department of Justice.

State Senator Gianaris to Retire After 25 Years
Long-serving Queens lawmaker will not seek re-election in 2026.
Suozzi, Gillen Report Millions in Campaign Funds for Long Island Races
U.S. Reps. Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen have substantial war chests as they seek to hold competitive House seats in New York.
