UNU | United Nations University · Richmond Hill, NY
November 1, 2026, Richmond Hill, Canada – The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) hosted the 2nd Conference of UNU Hubs at its headquarters in Richmond Hill, Ontario, on 31 October and 1 November 2026. The two-day meeting brought together Hub Directors, Co-Directors, managers, researchers and affiliates from five UNU Hubs, together with UNU-INWEH staff and members of the Institute's International Advisory Committee, to take stock of progress since the program's launch in 2024 and the inaugural meeting at the Hamburg University of Technology in June 2025 and to explore how the Hubs can achieve more together. The conference was held alongside celebrations marking 30 years of UNU-INWEH in Canada. Following a Directors' breakfast hosted by the Mayor of Richmond Hill and a UNU-INWEH 30th Anniversary Celebration, the Hubs convened for two days of working sessions.
The Villages Daily Sun · Kew Gardens, NY
Nearby: Kew Gardens, NYFacebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Details for Donald R. Coscia Nov 13, 2026 Professor Donald R. Coscia, a lifelong educator, loving husband, and father passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Kew Gardens, New York, Donald was a self-described "ordinary kid from Queens" who lived an extraordinary life. A New Yorker at heart, he spent 20 wonderful years in Florida, building friendships and embracing new experiences. Donald will be remembered for his humor, generosity, determination, and irrepressible enthusiasm for life. Donald devoted nearly 60 years to education. A professor of mathematics, department chair, and associate dean at Suffolk County Community College, he also taught at Stony Brook University, Farmingdale State College, and the American School of Paris. A published author and a pioneer in distance education, he championed educational accessibility and received numerous honors throughout his career.
Villages-News.com · Kew Gardens, NY
Nearby: Kew Gardens, NYProfessor Donald R. Coscia, a lifelong educator, devoted husband, father, and mentor, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Kew Gardens, New York, Professor Coscia was a self-described “ordinary kid from Queens” who lived an exceptional life. A New Yorker at heart, he also spent 20 wonderful years in Florida, building lasting friendships and embracing new experiences including his volunteer work at Hope Lutheran Church. Professor Coscia devoted nearly 60 years to education, a profession he loved deeply. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education and his master’s degree in Mathematics, magna cum laude, from St. John’s University, and completed doctoral coursework in Mathematics at Brooklyn Polytechnic. A longtime professor of mathematics, department chair, and associate dean at Suffolk County Community College, he also taught at Stony Brook University, Farmingdale State College, and the American School of Paris.
Hoodline · Kew Gardens, NY
Nearby: Kew Gardens, NYA driver struck and killed a pedestrian crossing 11th Street at 38th Avenue in Long Island City early Monday, then drove off without stopping, according to police. The victim was rushed to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he later died. According to the New York Daily News, police say the driver pulled a red SUV out of a parking space on 38th Avenue, turned left onto 11th Street, and struck the pedestrian before fleeing the scene. The outlet identified the victim as 71-year-old Aftab Alam, who police said lived in Kew Gardens, and reported that medics rushed him to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he died. A separate account from QNS describes the same crash differently. The Queens outlet reported that he was crossing the street at 38th Avenue and 11th Street at approximately 12:10 a.m. on Nov. 2.
QNS.com · South Richmond Hill, NY
Nearby: South Richmond Hill, NYPolice from the 102nd Precinct are looking for two suspects who injured one of their own cops on the night of Sunday, Nov. 8. Police say a 28-year-old on-duty NYPD officer was doing crowd control after an unruly mob gathered in the vicinity of 101st Avenue and 118th Street in South Richmond Hill just before 9:20 p.m. when one of the suspects ignited a firework and his accomplice grabbed it and threw it towards the area where the officer was standing. The perpetrators ran off northbound on 118th Street toward Atlantic Avenue. The police officer was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. He was not burned by the exploding firework, but he was treated for pain in his left ear due to tinnitus, commonly known as ringing in the ear, according to a law enforcement source. The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspects on Monday night.
QNS · Forest Hills, NY
Nearby: Forest Hills, NYThe corner of Alderton and Fleet streets on the Forest Hills-Rego Park border is finally getting a traffic light, after years of pushing from neighbors. The city Department of Transportation just approved the signal there, to the relief of many parents and area residents. Community leaders have long pushed for more safety measures at what they call a dangerous corner, located near multiple youth facilities including Baby Steps Daycare and the Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association. “This is an intersection that has plagued this community for decades,” neighborhood mom Jessica Finn said at Community Board 6’s Nov. 12 meeting, held at Borough Hall. Finn organized the Safe Crossing Project campaign with other parents to demand more safety measures there, and a rally was held last June.
QNS · Forest Hills, NY
Nearby: Forest Hills, NYPolice from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills are looking for a suspect who threatened a man with a knife in broad daylight on the small plaza in front of the Ridgewood Savings Bank at 107-55 Queens Blvd. during the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 11. The 36-year-old victim was standing near the flagpole at around 3:10 p.m. when a stranger approached him and began arguing with him. As the dispute intensified, the suspect pulled out a knife and made verbal threats before running off in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured during the encounter. [caption id="attachment_629379" align="alignnone" width="1530"] The incident occurred on a small plaza in front of the Ridgewood Savings Bank at 107-55 Queens Blvd. QNS file photo[/caption] The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect in the menacing incident and described him as having a medium complexion with black, shoulder-length dreadlocks, a chin beard and mustache.
The Indypendent · Ozone Park, NY
Nearby: Ozone Park, NYAmid calls for Mayor Mamdani to fire her last month, Commish Tisch announced her decision to allow a disciplinary proceeding to move forward in the 2016 Crown Heights slaying of Delrawn Small by Officer Wayne Isaacs. Tisch made that determination in late August. For the past decade, Small’s family had been calling for Isaacs to face a departmental trial, which could result in his termination from the police force. The New York Times provided favorable coverage of Tisch’s pro-accountability decision. The timing of that announcement came in the wake of outrage expressed by the family of Win Rosario, who was gunned down by two cops while experiencing a mental health episode at his home in Ozone Park. Because of what Tisch called an administrative “mistake,” one of the two officers, Salvatore Alongi, retired three weeks before the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board brought charges, thus dodging discipline (and keeping his pension).
QNS · Rego Park, NY
Nearby: Rego Park, NYPolice from the 112th Precinct are looking for a suspect in connection with a sexual abuse incident involving a teenage girl in broad daylight on an MTA Q53 bus in Rego Park last month. Police say the 16-year-old victim was riding in the northbound Q53 in the vicinity of Woodhaven Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue at around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, when a stranger approached her. The unidentified man proceeded to engage in a lewd act while touching the girl’s buttocks, police said Wednesday. The victim exited the bus while the creep remained on board the northbound Q53. [caption id="attachment_629221" align="alignnone" width="1600"] The girl exited the bus while the creep remained on board as it continued north on Woodhaven Boulevard toward Middle Village. Photo courtesy of the MTA[/caption] An NYPD spokesperson said it is unclear if the teenager reported the incident to the driver before exiting. The victim was not injured during the encounter, police said.
QNS · Middle Village, NY
Nearby: Middle Village, NYSeventh-graders at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy in Middle Village recently put their artistic talents and writing skills to work, honoring veterans by creating watercolor portraits and biographies that were unveiled during a special school reception on Nov. 9. The initiative, called the Veterans Portrait Project, gave students an opportunity to learn about military service directly from those who experienced it. In September, students interviewed veterans, hearing their stories and the sacrifices they made in service to the country. [caption id="attachment_629071" align="alignnone" width="700"] Two seventh-grade students and U.S. Navy veteran John Aradi, who was featured in the project. Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy[/caption] Following the interviews, the students worked together to write biographies of the veterans they met and individually painted watercolor portraits, capturing both the veterans' likenesses and the people behind the uniforms.
QNS · Corona, NY
Nearby: Corona, NYPermits have been filed for the construction of a 4-story residential building with six housing units at 112-50 38th Ave. in Corona. The proposed building would be 43 feet tall and cover 5,458 square feet. With an average unit scope of 909 square feet, the four apartments will most likely be rentals. Some of the other planned features at the property include a cellar, a penthouse and a rear yard 20 feet in length. Within close proximity to the property is the 111th Street and Mets-Willets Point subway stations, which provide service for the 7 train, as well as a bus stop for the Q23 line. Other notable features in the area include Citi Field, Hinton Park, the Louis Armstrong Playground and P.S. 143Q The Louis Armstrong School. The building applications for 112-50 38th Ave. were submitted by Ying Liu. The listed architect of record is Xiaohong Zhao of Ameriland Brook LLC. While a residential structure currently occupies the property, demolition permits have not yet been filed.
QNS · Corona, NY
Nearby: Corona, NYPolice from the 115th Precinct are looking for two suspects who allegedly stabbed one man and assaulted another in broad daylight during an unprovoked attack in Corona. Police say the two victims were in front of a bodega at 107-02 37th Ave. at around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, when two strangers got out of a black BMW and started a verbal dispute with them. An NYPD spokeswoman could not say what the argument was about. It turned violent when one of the suspects pulled out an unknown sharp object and stabbed the 37-year-old man in his torso while the other assailant punched and kicked the 41-year-old man to his body, police said. The two men got back into the black BMW and sped away from the scene westbound on 37th Avenue toward Junction Boulevard. EMS responded and rushed the 37-year-old victim to Elmhurst Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. EMS transported the second victim to Elmhurst Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.