Jan. 11, 2021 By Christian Murray A 41-year-old man who was high on crystal meth is in critical condition after being shot by police in a Maspeth home Friday, according to the NYPD. Police received a call at about 6:20 p.m. from a family member of the victim who said that the 41-year-old was hallucinating… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin Frontline workers and New Yorkers 75-years and older will able to get vaccinated for COVID-19, beginning Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Seniors, educators, first responders, public safety workers and public transit employees will be able to book an appointment to get the vaccine at hospitals, doctors’ offices, pharmacies… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2021, By Michael Dorgan Three suspects were arrested Friday after a man allegedly fired off a gun from a balcony in Jamaica. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at 89-16 175th St. at around 9:25 a.m., police said. Witnesses say they heard at least three shots go off. The police, upon arrival, entered… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city plans to open a COVID-19 vaccination site for frontline workers in South Ozone Park Monday — despite the fact that the state has not approved frontline workers to be vaccinated yet. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will be ready to open vaccination sites prioritized for… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a 65-year old Flushing woman who went missing Wednesday. Jie Liu was last seen on Jan. 6 at around 5 p.m. leaving her home at 37-22 Bowne St., police said. She is described as Asian, about 5 feet 1 inches tall, 120 pounds, with brown… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 16-year-old boy was killed in a car crash Thursday when he slammed his car into tree in Glen Oaks. The teen, Dylan Moreno, was driving northbound on 80th Avenue near 265th Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle and smashed into a tree shortly before 3 p.m.,… Read more »
Jan. 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Just hours after he called for President Donald Trump’s ousting, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer appeared before members of community board 2 via Zoom. The 75 people on the Zoom call Thursday night were surprised, given that it was less than a day since the Capitol building was in turmoil…. Read more »
Jan. 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin Mayor Bill de Blasio is demanding that the state allow the city to begin vaccinating more New Yorkers — such as seniors and frontline workers — for COVID-19 immediately. The city currently has the authority to vaccinate people who fall under Phase 1A of the state’s vaccine distribution plan…. Read more »
Jan. 7, 2021 By Christian Murray A proposal for a seven story affordable housing complex in Sunnyside is one step closer to becoming a reality. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has come out in support of a rezoning application put forward by Phipps Houses, a non-profit developer, which seeks to construct a seven-story, 167-unit building… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to legalize online and mobile sports betting as well as the sale of recreational marijuana as he looks to generate revenue in the cash-strapped state. Online betting would bring an estimated $500 million dollars a year while marijuana would net the state around $300 million,… Read more »