May 4, 2021 By Allie Griffin The popular New York City music festival Governors Ball has found a new home in Queens this year after it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The three-day event also known as Gov Ball will be hosted at Citi Field in September for the first time in its… Read more »
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Lime Rolls Out Fleet of Electric Mopeds, Vehicles Now Available in Western Queens
May 4, 2021 By Christina Santucci Lime – a micro-mobility company that operates e-scooter and bike rental programs – recently began its rollout of electric mopeds in several parts of the city, including western Queens. The company plans to initially deploy 100 mopeds in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and a spokesperson said that number… Read more »
Third Annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest Returns With $30 Deals All Week
May 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin The third annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District kicks off this Friday ahead of Mother’s Day. The weeklong event, which runs through Sunday, May 16, offers a variety of $30 deals at participating personal care businesses like spas, salons, barber shops… Read more »
WATCH: More Than 100 Dirt Bikes Rip Through Astoria Park Sunday Forcing Kids to Flee for Safety
May 4, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Dozens of illegal riders on dirt bikes and ATVs ripped through Astoria Park Sunday pulling wheelies, revving engines and sending dust flying – before eventually being chased out of the park by police. The unruly sight, which left park-goers angered – and others covered in dust – occurred at… Read more »
Council Candidate Amit Bagga Gets Backing of Major Labor Unions, Releases Jobs Plan
May 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A city council candidate who received the backing of a number of major labor unions Saturday has released a jobs plan that he says will create 100,000 jobs in New York City. The plan drawn up by Amit Bagga, candidate for city council district 26, aims to create jobs… Read more »
Drinking Fountains at Public Parks Would Have to be Tested for Lead if Gianaris Bill Becomes Law
May 4, 2021 By Christian Murray The state senate passed a bill last week that mandates that all drinking fountains at public parks be tested for lead on an ongoing basis. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Mike Gianaris, would require that drinking fountains in all city, state and local parks across New York be… Read more »
Man Breaks Into Ridgewood Home, Steals Safe Containing $3K Cash: NYPD
May 4, 2021 By Allie Griffin A burglar broke into a Ridgewood home Saturday and stole a safe containing thousands of dollars. The man climbed through a basement window of a house near 60th Place and Grove Street at 6 p.m., police said. He grabbed a safe that had approximately $3,000 inside and fled, police… Read more »
Op-Ed by Jaslin Kaur: Supporting Older New Yorkers And Their Caregivers
May 3, 2021 Op-Ed By: Jaslin Kaur The strength of our city should be judged by the support we provide seniors. It may seem odd that I, the youngest person in the District 23 City Council race, place so much emphasis on the needs of older New Yorkers, but it makes sense if you know… Read more »
Most COVID-19 Restrictions to be Lifted This Month, 24/7 Subway Service to Resume
May 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin New York State will reopen to near pre-pandemic levels and 24/7 subway service will resume later this month. Capacity restrictions on most businesses will be lifted altogether on May 19 and overnight subway service will return on May 17, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Businesses such as restaurants, museums,… Read more »
Donovan Richards Endorses Fellow Borough President Eric Adams for Mayor
May 3, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Eric Adams in the race to be mayor—backing the only candidate in the mayoral contest who is a borough president. Richards, who is deep in his own reelection campaign, gave a vote of confidence to Adams, the Brooklyn Borough President, calling him… Read more »