Feb. 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin A Queens resident running for City Council is in danger of losing her family home due to her father’s inability to repay a taxi medallion loan he took out years ago. Felicia Singh, a school teacher running for the Council District 32 seat representing Southeast Queens, said she was… Read more »
Feb. 9, 2021 By Allie Griffin Northeast Queens lawmakers are again calling on City Hall to create COVID-19 vaccination sites in their districts. A group of lawmakers and local advocates joined together Monday to demand the city add vaccine sites to the a stretch of northeast Queens that is completely void of such facilities. There… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin New Yorkers who have pre-existing conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine later this month. Residents who have one or more underlying conditions — which put them at greater risk of complications should they contract the coronavirus — have been added to the list of those eligible for… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin New York City middle schoolers will be able to return to the classroom later this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. Public schools that serve grades six through eight will reopen for in-person instruction starting Thursday, Feb. 25, de Blasio said. The schools have been closed since November… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin Indoor dining in New York City will resume Friday — two days ahead of schedule, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Cuomo moved its reopening date two days ahead of what was originally planned. He had previously announced that it would resume on Sunday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Restaurants will… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A COVID-19 vaccination site will open at Citi Field on Wednesday with half the appointments designated for Queens residents. The long-awaited city-run “megasite” will be open 24/7 and have the capacity to vaccinate 5,000 to 7,000 New Yorkers each day. Half of the appointments for the ballfield site will… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin The COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field will open in “a matter of days,” Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. The 24/7 “megasite” was supposed to open the week of Jan. 25, but was delayed due to the city’s shortage of vaccines. The ball field will have the capacity… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin A Queens Village man has been indicted for murder for allegedly stabbing his 72-year-old father to death. Jaimie Walker, 30, was indicted by a grand jury Thursday charging him with murder and other crimes. Walker, of Hempstead Avenue, allegedly choked his father, stomped on his head and stabbed him… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin Astoria City Council candidate Tiffany Cabàn unveiled a detailed plan Wednesday that involves scaling back the NYPD and introducing a number of community-based measures. Cabán — a 33-year-old former public defender who previously ran for Queens District Attorney — announced that she wants to slash the NYPD budget and… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2021 By Allie Griffin Actress and progressive activist Cynthia Nixon endorsed Amit S. Bagga today in the crowded 26th District council race. The former gubernatorial candidate is Bagga’s second high-profile endorsement this week. He was endorsed by State Sen. Jessica Ramos on Tuesday. The seat representing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside and a portion… Read more »