April 5, 2021 By Christian Murray The urgent care provider CityMD opened a new center in Queens Village Monday marking its 16th location in Queens. The company has taken space at 224-05 Jamaica Ave. and is providing services ranging from physical exams, pediatric care, lab tests, and treatment for injuries and illnesses. “As part of… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christian Murray A man punched a 62-year-old woman in the throat onboard a southbound E train last month as it was approaching the Broadway/Roosevelt Avenue train station. The suspect, believed to be in his twenties, allegedly approached the woman on the subway at around 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 and… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci Sunnyside Shines is holding its annual Restaurant Week later this month—the first time it will be held in spring. More than 40 restaurants are slated to participate in the event, scheduled to take place April 14 through April 20. As part of Sunnyside Restaurant Week, each business will offer… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is revoking a controversial rule that closed public school buildings for 10 days if two unlinked COVID-19 cases were found in the school community. The DOE will no longer shutter schools for in-person classes due to two cases of the virus,… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin The state legislature unanimously passed a bill last month to protect and preserve the historic character of the Lefferts Boulevard Bridge in Kew Gardens. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal and State Sen. Leroy Comrie, will protect the 100-year-old architecture of the bridge and the 14 storefronts… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci Two progressive candidates announced Saturday that they are endorsing one another as they both seek political office in Queens. Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, who is running for Queens Borough President, and Flushing City Council candidate John Choe said that they are supporting each other in their respective campaigns. Van… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci A Queens state senator is calling on Major League Baseball (MLB) to bring its annual All-Star Game to Citi Field this summer. State Sen. and Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris penned a letter to the MLB commissioner Friday, encouraging him to relocate the showcase to Queens. Baseball officials had announced… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci Three firefighters were injured in a four-alarm blaze in Queens Village early Saturday. Two of the firefighters were seriously hurt when a roof collapsed, and a third suffered minor injuries while battling a fire in a row of businesses at 111-46 Springfield Blvd., the FDNY said. Fire officials said… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci A Queens cop accused of kneeling on a man’s neck during an arrest in Jamaica earlier this year will not be prosecuted, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Friday. The DA’s office had been investigating Officer Thomas Montario’s actions during a Jan 2. arrest of Long Island resident Sircarlyle… Read more »
April 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is backing a developer’s plan to build a “green energy” hub on the Long Island City waterfront. Yang joined local leaders and community members in the neighborhood Wednesday to announce his support for the plan dubbed “River Green Power” that would provide power to the… Read more »