July 27, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A pop-up miniature golf course opened in Williamsburg earlier this month that aims to provide New Yorkers with family fun—while drawing attention to pressing environmental issues. Putting Green, located along the waterfront at 26 N 1st Street, has been designed by environmentalists, artists, as well as school and community… Read more »
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Woman Busted for Series of Anti-Asian Hate Crime Attacks in Queens
July 23, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A hate-filled woman was busted by police Thursday for allegedly going on an anti-Asian assault spree in Queens that left four people injured – including a 75-year-old woman she clobbered with a hammer. Maricia Bell, a 25-year-old woman from Utopia, was arrested on hate crimes charges for carrying out… Read more »
Come Up With a Logo for the ’31st Avenue Open Street Collective,’ Best Designer Wins Prize
July 23, 2021 By Ryan Songalia An Astoria-based group that oversees the 31st Avenue Open Street is calling on the public to help it come up with a logo that best reflects its organization. The group, called the 31st Avenue Open Street Collective, is currently holding a logo competition, with the individual who comes up… Read more »
New York Raises Marriage Age to 18
July 23, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Minors in New York will no longer be able to get married. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill Thursday that officially raises the minimum age to 18. Under previous law, 17-year-olds were allowed to get married with the approval of their parents and judicial consent. The latest… Read more »
2021 On Track to Have Highest Number of Traffic Deaths During de Blasio Administration: Report
July 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin 2021 is on track to be the deadliest year in terms of traffic fatalities since Mayor Bill de Blasio took office in 2014, according to a new report. The first half of 2021 saw the greatest number of traffic deaths for the first six months of any year since… Read more »
Sunnyside Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Students at Elmhurst School
July 22, 2021 By Christian Murray A Queens substitute teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly threatening to shoot a class of middle school students if they did not listen to him. Alejandro Rocha, a Sunnyside resident who was teaching at IS-5—The Walter Crowley Intermediate School in Elmhurst, allegedly made the disturbing remark at around 2… Read more »
Disc Jockeys to Battle it Out in Queens for Turntable Supremacy
July 22, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Three disc jockeys from the New York City region will battle it out for turntable supremacy in Ozone Park next month. VIBES Music Game, a national DJ competition that organizers envision as Iron Chef meets Battle of the Bands, will host the New York City championship at Nasty Stylez… Read more »
Queens Council on the Arts Opens New Space in Long Island City
July 22, 2021 By Christian Murray The Queens Council of the Arts announced the grand opening of its new multipurpose space in Long Island City Tuesday that is dedicated to supporting the arts community in Queens. The new space, located at 5-11 47th Ave., opened earlier this month and features artist studios, a performance space… Read more »
The Owners of Popular Astoria Bar Open New Establishment in Sunnyside
July 21 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new bar that specializes in craft beers has opened on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. The bar, called Sweet Avenue, opened at 40-05 Queens Blvd. on July 17 in the space that was previously occupied by Sunnyside Florist, which closed last year. The new venue is owned by the… Read more »
City to Host Free Concert at Forest Hills Stadium in Celebration of NYC’s Comeback
July 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city will host a free concert at Forest Hills Stadium next month as part of a series of concerts celebrating New York City’s comeback from the pandemic. The concert is one of five — one in each borough — that will be free to the public during “NYC… Read more »