May 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The family of a Woodside resident missing for nearly two weeks have made an urgent appeal about his whereabouts. Luis Angel Dutan Cambi, 30, was last seen inside his 65th Street apartment on May 19 at midday, according to his cousin, Martha Dutan. She said it is out of… Read more »
May 29, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Plaxall Gallery has announced that a new non-profit organization has taken over programming at its Long Island City location. Culture Lab LIC will provide artists with the opportunity to perform theater, music and showcase their art at the venue. The new organization will operate the gallery’s converted warehouse facility at… Read more »
May 29, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man was found dead under the porch of an Elmhurst residential building Friday morning. Police discovered the man’s body at 44-11 72 St. at around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a 911 call, according to the NYPD. The police received reports that there was a strange odor emanating from… Read more »
May 29, 2020, By Michael Dorgan A Forest Hills bar/restaurant – known for its brunch, craft beer, and wine menu – has shuttered after an 8-year run. Jack & Nellie’s, located at 108-25 Ascan Ave., has closed for good, according to an Instagram post the business put out earlier this week. The post did not… Read more »
May 29, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A local diner has shuttered after a last-ditch effort to salvage the business fell short. The Forest Hills Diner, located at 68-60 Austin St., closed last week after the economic fallout from COVID-19 ended its 10-year run. The long time owner Benito Galvan decided to quit the business in… Read more »
May 28, 220 By Michael Dorgan A popular Manhattan-based vegan and kosher restaurant chain is now delivering to sections of Queens for the very first time. Beyond Sushi, which has seven locations spread across Manhattan, launched a new delivery service to residents of Long Island City and surrounding neighborhoods on Thursday. The company will be… Read more »
May 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for two men who robbed a Sunnyside pharmacy Tuesday and stole drugs. The suspects allegedly entered Greenpoint Pharmacy, located at 40-26 Greenpoint Ave., at around 12:31 p.m. before going behind the counter area and stealing two bottles of prescription drugs. Police said that when the men… Read more »
May 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A homeless man was found dead in the rear yard of a North Corona home Sunday and police have ruled it a homicide. Terrazas Galinda, 25, was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in the backyard at 37-82 101 St. just before noon on May 24, according to police. EMS pronounced Galinda… Read more »
May 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan, Queens business leaders and an elected official will not let shuttered theaters stop residents from enjoying a night at the movies this summer. Council Member Paul Vallone has teamed up with real estate firm Cord Meyer Development and the Queens Chamber of Commerce to host a series of socially… Read more »
May 27, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The mayor has signed several new bills into law to support small businesses during the COVID-19 shutdown. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the legislation Tuesday after the City Council passed the relief measures earlier this month. The legislation slaps price caps on third-party food delivery services and extends the suspension of… Read more »