April 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin The commanding officer of a Northern Queens NYPD precinct shot and killed himself in an apparent suicide Monday. Deputy Inspector Denis Mullaney, 44, fatally shot himself in the head inside a department vehicle parked near Kissena Park, police said. Mullaney, who led the 107th Precinct, had called a family… Read more »
April 6, 2021 By Ryan Songalia With New York’s state budget expected to be released shortly, a group of Queens legislators are hoping it includes a number of progressive measures aimed at raising taxes on wealthy residents and large corporations. A package of six bills known collectively as the Invest In Our New York Act… Read more »
April 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci A documentary series highlighting nonprofits in the borough – and how they have fared during the pandemic – debuted last week. The series, which was created by the Astoria Film Festival, showcases seven organizations and is being screened on Queens Public Television (QPTV), as well as on YouTube and… Read more »
Monday, April 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin Six people were treated for stab wounds after they were ambushed by a group of knife-wielding men in Corona just before midnight Sunday. The victims were standing near the corner of 111th Street and 43rd Avenue when the men brandishing the knives approached them, police said. The group… Read more »
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 »