Sept. 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer wants to make a pandemic-era program that allows performers to host ticketed events on city streets a permanent fixture in the city. Van Bramer introduced a bill last week to make the temporary “Open Culture” permit program permanent and year-round. The Council’s Committee on… Read more »
Sept. 14, 2021 By Christian Murray A large warehouse in Long Island City that was once home to City Harvest is currently being demolished to make way for another two-tower TF Cornerstone development on the waterfront. The demolition of the warehouse—along with adjacent buildings—will clear the way for a 1,400-unit development on two contiguous parcels… Read more »
Sept. 14, 2021 By Christian Murray The NYPD is looking for a man who allegedly stole an electric scooter at gunpoint in Jackson Heights early Saturday morning. The suspect allegedly approached a 28-year-old man—who was part of a group—in front of 89-02 Northern Blvd. at around 3 a.m. and displayed a firearm. The NYPD said… Read more »
Sept 13, 2021 By Allie Griffin A GoFundMe page has been launched for the family of an Astoria delivery worker who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sunnyside Friday afternoon. The fund was established for the family of Noe Amador Licona, 32, who was tragically killed when he struck a car while riding his… Read more »
Sept. 13, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A concert that features a group of local musicians playing Broadway hits is coming to Sunnyside this Saturday. The concert, called Bravissimo Broadway, will take place on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Sunnyside Reformed Church, located at 48-03 Skillman Ave. The musicians will perform a number of… Read more »
Sept. 13, 2021 By Allie Griffin A brand new public school opened in Long Island City Monday — one of 11 new school facilities to open in New York City on the first day of classes. School administrators opened the doors of P.S. 384 Hunters Point School, located at 1-35 57th Ave., to students this… Read more »
Sept. 13, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An alleged hit-and-run driver who plowed into a dirt bike rider and man on a moped on the Long Island Expressway while drunk early Saturday – killing one of them and injuring another – has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident. Jorge Serrano,… Read more »
Sept. 13, 2021 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that the NYPD will be stepping up its traffic enforcement near schools this week. The announcement comes as public schools fully reopen for in-person classes today, the first time they are operating on a full-time, in-person basis since March 2020. The increase in… Read more »
Sept. 13, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 23-year-old woman is facing hate crime charges after she was arrested Friday for smashing two statues outside a Forest Hills Catholic Church in July. Officers cuffed local resident Jacqueline Nikiena on charges of criminal mischief as a hate crime and aggravated harassment Friday. Nikiena was caught on camera… Read more »
Sept. 11, 2021 Staff Report A 31-year-old motorcyclist is dead after plowing into a car whose driver was making an illegal U-Turn midblock on 43rd Street in Sunnyside Friday night, according to police. The victim was riding his bike northbound on 43rd Street near Skillman Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. when a 66-year-old man in… Read more »