Jan. 26, 2022 Sponsored Story A full-service optometry clinic opened in Long Island City in November and the owner has already built a following in the Queens Plaza/Dutch Kills section of the neighborhood long in need of eye care services. Dr. Wilzen Lingad founded Bridges Eyecare, located at 41-17 Crescent Street, during the pandemic and… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Allie Griffin Queens lawmakers are split on the mayor’s recently released plan to combat gun violence — with some applauding it while others denounce it. The 15-page plan titled “The Blueprint to End Gun Violence” was unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams Monday following a number of high-profile shootings this month, including… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray A 91-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Bellerose Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Mario Yanni was found unconscious and unresponsive in his 230-17 88th Ave. home by firefighters who were called to his residence at around 6:45 a.m. When firefighters arrived at Yanni’s home the basement and… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Long Island City Partnership is hosting a series of Lunar New Year celebrations to ring in the Year of the Tiger. The celebrations, which began Monday and run through Sunday, Feb. 6, consists of cultural performances, family-friendly activities and promotions by local businesses. It is the first time… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray The burger chain White Castle will permanently close its Jackson Heights restaurant Wednesday after being in operation at that location since 1935, according to a company spokesperson. “It was a tough decision to close,” said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle, referring to the 88-08 Northern Blvd. site…. Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for a man who allegedly beat up and attempted to rape a woman inside a building elevator in the Hollis section of Queens early Sunday. The suspect, police said, was waiting inside the lobby area of an apartment building, located in the vicinity of 190th Street… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Max Parrott It’s “play ball” at the Helen Marshall Playground baseball field. Community Board 3 conditionally approved the Parks Department’s plan last Thursday to transform the grass baseball diamond in East Elmhurst into a turf field that can be used for multiple sports. The Parks Department has proposed a $7.1 million… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray Community Board 1 approved a rezoning application last week that calls for the construction of a nine-story mixed-use building on the corner of Vernon Boulevard and 35th Avenue. The board voted 23 for and 10 against in favor of the rezoning where the developer seeks to construct 106 rental… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2022 By Christian Murray A man was killed while he was helping to unload a dumpster in the Bayside neigborhood Monday morning, according to police. Police were called to a house in the vicinity of 191st Street and Northern Boulevard at around 10:30 a.m. and discovered the victim unconscious and unresponsive in the… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Queens lawmaker who has come under fire for her opposition to vaccine mandates has slammed a group of progressive city council members who posed maskless for a photograph inside a Brooklyn restaurant over the weekend. Republican Council Member Vickie Paladino, who earlier this year was denied entry to… Read more »