Jamaica News – Page 3 of 158 – QNS

prison

Southeast Queens man sentenced to decade in prison for stabbing Jamaica man who rushed to defend girlfriend: DA

By Bill Parry

arts and learning

Things to Do

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning set to open exhibit on preventing youth gun violence

By Athena Dawson

News

Rain or shine: Hundreds join Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run to celebrate community spirit

By Athena Dawson

queensbridge

Acts of Kindness

Nourishing the Community: Former Queensbridge resident launches fresh produce initiative

By Athena Dawson

vandal

Video captures vandal damaging Blessed Mother statue outside Jamaica Church; search underway

By Czarinna Andres

Sabrina Wright, owner of Golden Sugar Bakery, is lovingly known by her customers as the “Cake Lady.”

Caribbean Life

Golden Sugar Bakery: How Sabrina Wright turned $19.84 Into a six-figure cake business

man

East Elmhurst man gunned down outside a Jamaica watering hole on Sunday morning, shooter remains at large: NYPD

By Bill Parry

wells fargo

Environment

Wells Fargo, Habitat for Humanity partner to transform dilapidated Queens Village house as part of net zero initiative

By Ethan Marshall

constitution day

News

Queens County Family Court celebrates Constitution Day, reflecting on the 237-year-old ‘living document’

By Athena Dawson

greater jamaica

Things to Do

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation invites runners and walkers of all levels to its third annual Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run on Sept. 28

By Athena Dawson

harvest festival

Things to Do

Seventh annual Harvest Festival showcases the best of the world’s borough in downtown Jamaica

By Athena Dawson

mta

MTA officials outline transportation plans for Queens and beyond at Jamaica roundtable discussion

By Athena Dawson

deed theft

Disbarred attorney sentenced for role in Southeast Queens deed theft crew: AG

By Bill Parry

city planning

Real Estate

City Planning Dept appoints new leadership for Queens office to lead development plans in Long Island City and Jamaica

By Czarinna Andres

buyback

NYPD to host anonymous gun buyback program in Jamaica on Sept. 21

By Athena Dawson

red roof

Real Estate

Red Roof opens its 700th hotel, located in Jamaica, Queens

By Athena Dawson

excavation

Real Estate

Excavation and foundation work begins for 24-story residential building in Jamaica

By Ethan Marshall

lime

Exclusive: Lime pledges $2.5 million annual investment in Queens e-scooter program

By Athena Dawson

groping

Suspect wanted for groping woman in downtown Jamaica supermarket before escaping on bicycle: NYPD

By Bill Parry

murder

Jamaica man indicted in 2018 cold-case murder of Brooklyn rapper at a Woodhaven bar: DA

By Bill Parry

black

News

Black People Will Swim: A New Yorker’s initiative to tackle swim stereotypes and safety

By Athena Dawson

open

Real Estate

Housing lottery launches for newly-opened Jamaica mixed-use development, rent starts at $1,596

By Ethan Marshall

St. John's

News

St. John’s University celebrates 25 years of residence life during move-in weekend

By Athena Dawson

burglary

Second suspect arrested for alleged burglary of memorabilia, liquor from office of St. John’s hoops coach Rick Pitino: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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