Feb. 24, 2022 By Allie Griffin Large chunks of a retaining wall surrounding a section of the Newtown Creek in Long Island City have collapsed in recent months, spilling concrete and debris into the waterway and prompting concern from environmental advocates and local officials. Portions of the bulkhead along the Dutch Kills Tributary near 29th… Read more »
Feb. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray A 77-year-old bicyclist is dead after falling off his bike in Elmhurst Thursday night after striking an unknown object on the road, police said. Lin Wen-Chiang, a Corona resident, was riding his bike at around 11:15 p.m. when he hit an object on the roadway in the vicinity of… Read more »
Feb, 24, 2022 By Allie Griffin A popular Manhattan barbeque restaurant will open its first Queens location in Forest Hills Friday. Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque will open at 108-22 Queens Blvd. tomorrow offering a full menu of slow-cooked meats, along with local beer tastings to celebrate its grand opening. The restaurant will focus on fast-casual barbeque… Read more »
Feb. 24, 2022 By Christian Murray An 83-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by the driver of a Fed Ex truck while crossing Union Turnpike near Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows Thursday morning. Cecilia Armesto, of Hollis, was hit at around 9:50 a.m. while she was crossing at the intersection of Union Turnpike and 193rd Street,… Read more »
Feb. 24, 2022 By Christian Murray The owners of a large auto dealership on Northern Boulevard are constructing a new show room that is expected to open this fall. Major World, which is located at 43-40 Northern Blvd., is building a new facility that will replace its existing building. The new building is going up… Read more »
Feb. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Ready, steady, go! The LIC Waterfront 5K run/walk is back in Long Island City this summer. The family-friendly run is returning to its traditional date of the first Saturday of June, with participants scheduled to race off at 9 a.m. on June 4. The pandemic forced organizers to host… Read more »
Feb. 24, 2022 By Allie Griffin An affordable housing lottery has opened for 26 units in a new Glendale building — with rent starting below $1,000 a month. The apartments are located in a newly constructed five-story building located at 80-97 Cypress Ave. near Highland Park. The 26 units, a mix of studios, one-bedroom and… Read more »
Feb. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 79-year-old man was attacked and robbed by two suspects in broad daylight in Jackson Heights Tuesday, according to police. The senior was in the vicinity of 81st Street and Roosevelt Avenue at around 4 p.m. when he was approached by the two perpetrators who pushed him to the… Read more »
Feb. 23, 2022 By Michael Dorgan “Help is on the way.” Those are the words of DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez who told residents in Glendale Tuesday that his agency is actively working on improving road safety in the neighborhood — following a number of serious crashes in the area recently. Rodriguez was speaking at a… Read more »
Feb. 23, 2022 By Christian Murray Six world-renowned New York-based artists have been selected to create permanent large-scale art installations at Delta Airline’s new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport. The commissioned works aim to reflect the immigrant history of New York City and the importance of celebrating diversity, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul who made… Read more »