New Year’s Umbrella Hotel killer convicted

The Bronx man who shot three victims, killing one, outside Kew Gardens’ former Umbrella Hotel on New Year’s Day in 2021 was convicted of murder and other crimes, the office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced March 19.

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The QPL celebrates 130th anniversary

Color-themed clothes, family-friendly projects, giveaways, scavenger hunts, easy access to the most popular reads and more were just a few ways that the Queens Public Library celebrated its 130th anniversary March 19.“For 130 years, our libraries have opened doors to…

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