Over the course of five years, Barbie Bowlin lost four family members to gun violence in South Jamaica, Queens. She says she’s been living in a nightmare—a… Read more “From Tragedy to Tragedy: One Woman’s Struggle to Rebuild After Losing Her Family to Gun Violence”
Category: Queens
Never Trust a Stranger: a Woodside Murder Story
Ring. Ring. Ring. It was a Wednesday morning and Wayne Graves, 62, wasn’t picking up his phone. That alarmed Gerard Torre, 61, a sculptor and Graves’ friend… Read more “Never Trust a Stranger: a Woodside Murder Story”
“Laseam is Gone, But We Still Have To Live Here”
On the morning of Oct. 15, 2010, a 27-year-old man named Laseam Prince Eternal Hogan strolled into his local deli wearing bright blue Nike sneakers and a… Read more ““Laseam is Gone, But We Still Have To Live Here””
Why Doesn’t Elmhurst Turn Out To Vote?
Several barriers keep Elmhurst residents away from the polls.
Fragile Calm as Woodside Hotel Becomes Shelter
Several hotels have quietly been converted to temporary shelters, angering local residents and public officials.
Watching the First Debate in Queens
From Astoria to Flushing, TheInk.nyc reporters spread out to hear what local residents thought of the candidates.
Mets Hold Audition for Anthem Singer
The New York Mets hosted their annual National Anthem Search in March. Several hundred fans and aspiring artists lined up to audition for the chance to sing the National Anthem at the Mets vs. Yankees game on August 2.
Free WiFi Kiosks Roll Out In New York City
Mayor de Blasio announced a partnership with communication network, LinkNYC, that will replace over 7,500 phone booths with free WiFi kiosks. Along with free Internet access, the kiosks allow users to make phone calls and charge their mobile devices. The first kiosks rolled out on Third Avenue.
Contestants Vie to Perform National Anthem at Subway Series
More than 300 hopeful singers auditioned Tuesday at Citi Field.
LGBTQ Community Confronts NYC Leaders
LGBTQ groups pressed elected officials to address discrimination and violence against the transgender community.
