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Bus Stop Groper Sought by Cops By Dan Gesslein  Queens Voice  November 25, 2025  QUEENS LOCAL NEWS - A teenage girl was attacked and sexually assaulted as she exited a city bus in Flushing, cops said.  The NYPD released surveillance video of a young man wearing a light blue hoodie whom they are seeking in connection with the attack.  At around 8 pm on November 21, a 15-year-old girl was riding a Q16 MTA bus . Near Utopia Parkway and 22 Avenue the teen got off at a stop. As she exited the bus a male grabbed her from behind, covered her mouth with one hand and grabbed her chest with the other hand. The attacker then ran off.  The suspect is described as a young male with a light complexion, possibly Asian. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and black pants. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public ...

More Police Officers, Housing Support, and Elder Care: New Investments to Make Our City Safer and More Affordable By Mayor Eric Adams Community Op-Ed:  Queens Voice November 25, 2025   NYC LOCAL NEWS - Over the last four years, the Adams administration has delivered four on-time, balanced, and fiscally responsible budgets.  This year, we continued our record of strong fiscal management with a $115.9 billion Adopted Budget . This record of achievement was built on the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget , often called the “ Best Budget Ever .” And earlier this month, we updated the budget with even more investments that will continue to keep our communities safe, improve quality of life, make our city more affordable, and support our young people and older New Yorkers.   Safety is the firm foundation on which all other achievements are built, and the November Plan provides additional funding to put us on track to increase the NYPD’s uniformed headcount...

An Integrative Medicine Specialist Explains How Seasonal Flavors like Cinnamon Support an Anti-Inflammatory Diet  This article originally appeared in NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Health Matters.  By Camille Bautista-Fryer and Andrea Woo QUEENS LOCAL NEWS - There are a few unmistakable signs that fall is here: leaves changing colors, a chill in the air — and pumpkin spice everywhere. But spices like cinnamon , nutmeg , clove , and ginger are seasonal favorites that aren’t just comforting for the soul.  “These spices have been used for centuries and they all have very beneficial health benefits,” says Dr. Michelle Loy , an integrative medicine specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine . “Spices are often a part of an anti-inflammatory diet , which means you’re eating whole foods, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and spices. I love talking about spices because they make the food taste good.” So whether you’re spri...

Queens DA Charges Subway Psycho Suspect with a 2 Slashings and an Assault By Dan Gesslein   Queens Voice   November 24, 2025 QUEENS LOCAL NEWS - A suspect has been charged with attacking three commuters during a stabbing spree inside a Queens subway station. Originally it was believed only two victims were attacked.  Tyquan Manassa , 27, has been arraigned following a frightening, unprovoked attack on commuters at the Union Turnpike–Kew Gardens subway station last Wednesday. Two  people were slashed in the face while simply waiting for their train, shaking riders and prompting a swift police investigation. “This random violence is every commuter’s worst nightmare,” said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz . “As alleged, two victims were simply waiting for the train in Kew Gardens when this defendant approached them and – without provocation – slashed them both in the face. I thank the brave good Samaritans who rushed to aid their fellow commuters and...