Queens, N.Y.
Coverage of Queens, N.Y. in the Nexus archive.
- NYPD officer accused of raping girlfriend, pressing knee on her chest until she passed out: DA
An NYPD officer, Amrinder Bawa, 29, is accused of raping his girlfriend, choking her, and pressing his knee on her chest until she blacked out in her Queens apartment over the Fourth of July, according to prosecutors.
- 'Cruel' man fatally shot victim in front of NYC church during funeral: court docs
A New York City man pleaded guilty to fatally shooting another man in front of a church during a funeral. Joseph Gilbert Stevens, 34, shot Richard Carter, 49, four times as he approached the chapel.
- LaGuardia Airport runway reopens after ‘depression’ discovered: Port Authority
A runway at LaGuardia Airport was temporarily closed and later reopened after a two-inch depression was discovered during an inspection. The Port Authority announced the runway is now fully operational.
- Free bike helmets available in NYC throughout June
The New York City Department of Transportation is distributing free bike helmets in Queens throughout June. Helmets are available while supplies last, with on-site staff assisting with fittings. Adults over 18 must sign a waiver to receive a helmet.