Nov. 25, 2020 By Allie Griffin A troublesome hotel in Kew Gardens, which has been a hotbed for crime and illegal activity since the summer, was served with more than a dozen summonses from city agencies last week. The Umbrella Hotel was hit with 15 summonses – including two criminal summonses — following a multi-agency… Read more »
Nov. 25, 2020 By Allie Griffin Ten Queens restaurants have received grants to help cover the cost of setting up their outdoor dining areas for winter weather. The eateries each won $5,000 to winterize their outdoor seating areas from the food delivery service DoorDash in partnership with the non-profit NYC Hospitality Alliance. The money can… Read more »
Nov. 25, 2020 By Christian Murray A proposal for a seven-story affordable housing complex in Sunnyside is one step closer to getting the approval of Community Board 2. The Land Use committee for Community Board 2 voted in favor of Phipps Houses’ rezoning application Tuesday, as the non-profit developer seeks to construct a seven story,… Read more »
Nov. 25, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects in Sunnyside Wednesday morning. The victim, 26, was walking in front of 41-01 46th St. at around 5:30 a.m. when two suspects pulled up alongside him in a gray Nissan car. The suspects got out of the car and approached… Read more »
Nov. 25, 2020 By Allie Griffin The special election for the Central Queens council seat vacated by Rory Lancman is starting to take shape with at least 10 candidates announcing their bids. The candidates have filed to run in the Feb. 2 election to fill the 24th Council District seat representing Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh… Read more »
Nov. 24, 2020 By Allie Griffin Two police officers from the 105th Precinct were shot and injured inside a Springfield Gardens house Tuesday afternoon. A 41-year-old man opened fire on the two cops who had arrived at the man’s 45-86 179th St. house following a domestic dispute he had with his wife. The officers shot… Read more »
Nov. 24, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Holiday lights are shining brightly again on Austin Street thanks to the efforts of several local business owners and the operators of a bank. Fourteen sets of festive lights went up last week from 69th Road to Ascan Avenue after the group came together to foot the bill. The… Read more »
Nov. 24, 2020 By Christian Murray Stop & Shop has launched a new pickup service at its Glendale store that offers customers the ability to order online and have their groceries loaded into their car. Customers are encouraged to go online—or download the Stop & Shop app– select “pickup,” and then drive to the 89-89… Read more »
Nov. 24, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A 75-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in Middle Village Tuesday morning. The woman was hit while attempting to cross a section of road near Juniper Boulevard and 81st Street at around 6:30 a.m., according to police. When police arrived,… Read more »
Nov. 24, 2020 By Christian Murray A Queens developer who seeks to rezone a Rego Park site in order to build a nine-story, 74-unit building got the approval of Community Board 6 earlier this month. The board by a vote of 34 to 5 approved the rezoning application submitted by Forest Hills developer David Koptiev,… Read more »