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Glendale church fire damages roof and cuts off power, calls on community for support

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina The St. Pancras Roman Catholic Church in Glendale is without power today and welcomes community support after firefighters battled a blaze on its building rooftop on Tuesday, Sept. 24. FDNY firefighters responded to a call of a fire at around 11 p.m. at the church, located at 72-22…

Far Rockaway Library named NYC’s ‘Best New Building’ by Municipal Art Society of New York

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The newly reopened Queens Public Library Far Rockaway branch, located at 16-37 Central Ave., was named as the “Best New Building” by the Municipal Art Society of New York during its 2024 MASterworks Awards. The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) handled the library’s design and…

Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges, reports say

Mayor Adams speaks about subway shooting

Sep. 26, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams, under siege for weeks amid multiple federal investigations into his administration, has become the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted on criminal charges. The exact charges against the mayor are unknown at this time, as the indictment remains under…

AOC calls for Mayor Adams’ ouster amid torrent of federal probes and high-level resignations at City Hall

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx/Queens) called on Mayor Eric Adams to resign Wednesday “for the good of the city” amid an unrelenting maelstrom of federal investigations surrounding City Hall. Ocasio-Cortez is perhaps the most high-profile pol to urge Adams to step down thus far, following a steady stream…

Electric shuttle service launches in Rockaways, providing green transportation to underserved communities

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A fully electric shuttle service is now running in the Rockaways, offering eco-friendly transportation as part of a new program. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the program’s launch on Monday, Sept. 23.   Circuit…

Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation presented the Louisville Slugger Warriors Amputee Baseball Team with a $5,000 check on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of the foundation’s second annual Legacy Award. Prior to Saturday’s Mets game, Amazin’ Mets Foundation President and New York Mets Co-owner Alex Cohen presented the check…

NYC Planning panel greenlights ‘City of Yes’ housing plan — but it still faces tough road in City Council

Mayor Adams with City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick at city of Yes rally for more housing

Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller The New York City Planning Commission voted Wednesday to approve Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning overhaul aimed at boosting housing supply across the Big Apple — but the controversial plan must still pass the City Council, where it likely will face strong political opposition. The scheme,…