June 8, 2021 By Christina Santucci A time capsule was buried at the Astoria branch library Monday that will remind those who open it in 25 years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sealed container includes – among other items – a Queens Public Library (QPL) face mask and notes from young patrons. The capsule will… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member Daniel Dromm announced his endorsement Monday of candidate Shekar Krishnan to succeed him in representing the 25th Council District. Dromm, who has represented Elmhurst and Jackson Heights on the council for nearly 12 years, is term-limited and must vacate his seat at the end of the year…. Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday for punching a 75-year-old Asian woman in the face near LeFrak City in Corona last month. Christian Batista, who lives in Corona, allegedly punched the senior as he passed her on the sidewalk near 97th Place and 57th Avenue on May 26, police… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A street co-naming in honor of a World War II hero was held Sunday in Whitestone. The intersection of 156th Street and Cryders Lane is now known as CPL. John McHugh Way, co-named after the Silver Star recipient who lived on the block for decades. McHugh fought in the… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christian Murray The plan to transform the former Phipps Playground in Sunnyside into a thriving public park is a step closer to becoming a reality. The Parks Dept. has just released preliminary design plans for the new playground, which is located on the corner of 39th Avenue and 50th Street. The… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin The MTA Inspector General released a report last week detailing a pattern of neglect among its workers tasked with inspecting elevated subway tracks. The MTA released the results of a year-long investigation, which was launched following a series incidents in 2019 of large debris falling from the elevated subway… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing will kick off its first-ever summertime movie series this weekend – and each showing will feature themed snacks and activities. The outdoor series will begin with the animated flick Zootopia on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Subsequent screenings will feature 1980s classic Dirty Dancing,… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Activists put up a controversial message on the marquee sign at the shuttered Sunnyside movie theater about two weeks ago—and the property owner is coming under fire from many Jewish residents. John Ciafone, the owner of the vacant cinema at 42-17 Queens Blvd., has been bombarded with e-mails and… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Several lawmakers are seeking federal funding for renovations at Elmhurst Hospital to improve care for new and expecting parents and to help fight maternal mortality. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference with U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside of the hospital Friday afternoon to advocate… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 10-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in the Rockaways Saturday just days before his birthday. Justin Wallace, of Arverne, was shot in the chest when a gunman sprayed bullets at the Edgemere home of his relatives at around 9:30 p.m., police said. Wallace was walking out the… Read more »