April 16, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A bill sponsored by Congresswoman Grace Meng that aims to combat hate crimes that target the Asian-American community moved one step closer to becoming law Wednesday. The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which would simplify the reporting and review process pertaining to… Read more »
April 16, 2021 By Christian Murray A woman in her 20s was struck by a No. 7 train after she jumped off the subway platform at the 46th Street train station onto the tracks, according to police. The woman leaped off the platform onto the tracks at around 4:50 p.m., according to police, before being… Read more »
April 16, 2021 By Christian Murray A lucrative state tax break that has benefited a number of high-profile developers has come to an end. State Sen. Mike Gianaris passed legislation that was included in the state budget that scraps a handsome tax break that allows developers who invest in designated “opportunity zones” to defer and… Read more »
April 15, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A Queens man who brandished a “wolverine” type weapon and chased after a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters in Whitestone last summer has been indicted on attempted murder charges and a series of other crimes. Frank Cavalluzzi, 55, allegedly jumped out of his SUV and ran after about… Read more »
April 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin Police are looking for a man involved in at least three robberies at bodegas in northwest Queens this month. The suspect brandished a box cutter in all three incidents and stole a total of nearly $3,000 from the stores. He first hit NY China Market, an Elmhurst bodega/ convenience… Read more »
April 15, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Police are looking for a woman who allegedly stabbed a man inside a Corona playground last week. The woman got into an argument with a 46-year-old man at Josephine Caminiti Playground, located on the corner of Corona Avenue and East 102 Street, at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin Former Council Member Elizabeth Crowley officially announced Wednesday that she is running for Queens Borough President once again. Crowley, who was surrounded by well-wishers, made the announcement at an event held on the steps of the Flushing Library Wednesday. “Our borough was facing crises on many fronts even prior… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Rana Abdelhamid became an activist at age 16, when a man on the street tried to snatch the hijab off her head. Today, more than 10 years later the Astoria progressive announced that she is looking to grab a seat in congress. Abdelhamid, 27, is running for New York’s… Read more »
April 14, 2021, By Michael Dorgan A trendy Chinese restaurant that closed last year after a fire ripped through its Long Island City storefront reopened earlier this month. Xi’an Famous Foods, located at 26-19 Jackson Ave., has started servings its customers once again – nearly 15 months after a fire erupted on the second floor… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city will invest $58 million to expand services for seniors to help them stay in their own homes, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The money will be invested in the first year of de Blasio’s five-year “Community Care Plan” for older New Yorkers. The plan calls for… Read more »