Monkey-Smuggling Scheme, Astoria's Rezoning Win | Queens Top Stories

Queens, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Queens Patch network to talk about tonight.

Monkey-Smuggling Cambodian Official Caught At JFK Airport: Feds

Masphal Kry was arrested for his role in bringing wild long-tailed macaques to research facilities in Florida and Texas, prosecutors said.

Innovation QNS Passes Key Council Vote As Affordable Homes Increase

Astoria's neighborhood-reshaping rezoning seems likelier to win approval after hundreds of affordable homes were added to the proposal.

UFC Fighter Israel Adesanya Nabbed At JFK With Brass Knuckles: Reports

A fan gifted Adesanya the brass knuckles before boarding the plane, Tim Simpson told TMZ Sports.

Rikers Island's Staff Count Declines, Use Of Force Remains High

The department had under 7, 000 officers on staff, a sharp decline from under 10, 000 prior to the pandemic.

Queens Starbucks Join Strike Against Unfair Labor Practices

The strike is taking place on the same day as "Red Cup Day, " a Starbucks campaign that gives customers a branded red cup.