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From Queens to MSG: Jose Alvarado Brings Edge to the Knicks
sports19 days ago

From Queens to MSG: Jose Alvarado Brings Edge to the Knicks

A feature tracing Jose Alvarado’s rise from a Queens high school standout to an NBA pest and edge player, and his trade to the Knicks for Dalen Terry and two second-round picks, arriving as Miles McBride recovers to inject energy and two-way intensity into the backcourt, with former coach John Weir highlighting his fearless, relentless style and late-game instincts.

Queens bodycam shows officer shooting knife-wielding man amid mental health crisis
us-news20 days ago

Queens bodycam shows officer shooting knife-wielding man amid mental health crisis

Newly released NYPD bodycam footage shows an officer firing at a mentally ill, knife-wielding man who advanced toward officers inside a Queens home; the suspect, 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty, was shot four times and hospitalized in intensive care, stable but critical. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling for mental health treatment instead of criminal charges and for non-police responders on such crisis calls, while the Queens DA’s Office reviews the case and prosecutors consider possible charges of attempted murder.

Mamdani Faces Backlash Over Delayed Response to Queens Pro-Hamas Rally
politics1 month ago

Mamdani Faces Backlash Over Delayed Response to Queens Pro-Hamas Rally

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew Democratic backlash for a slow, muted response to a pro-Hamas protest near a Queens synagogue, prompting condemnation from leaders like Brad Lander, Kathy Hochul, and Letitia James. Mamdani’s later statements called the rhetoric wrong and pledged to protect worshippers and protest rights, but critics argued the condemnation came too late and that some within his base criticized him for not taking a stronger stance sooner.

Samantha Kattan Aims to Succeed Claire Valdez in Assembly
politics1 month ago

Samantha Kattan Aims to Succeed Claire Valdez in Assembly

Samantha Kattan, a socialist tenant organizer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has filed to run for New York Assembly District 37 in western Queens, aiming to succeed Claire Valdez who plans to run for Congress. Kattan has launched a fundraising campaign and is considered a strong candidate for DSA endorsement, representing working-class communities in the district.