Dec. 7, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole credit cards from delivery vehicles in Ridgewood and Maspeth last month. The suspect allegedly broke into a truck operated by a delivery company while the driver was dropping off packages on Nov. 13 at around 10 a.m. The vehicle was… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin and Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer who represents Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside and Astoria, is contemplating a run for Queens Borough President once again, campaign filings show. Van Bramer has recently filed to run for borough president with the Campaign Finance Board and told Politico last… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin A winter wonderland display in a Corona park was trashed over the weekend with vandals ripping ornaments off the main Christmas tree, damaging smaller trees and tearing down dangling snowflakes. The festive holiday display at William F. Moore Park was vandalized overnight Saturday — less than two days after… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin Indoor dining in New York City could close once again if the city’s hospitalization rate continues to rise, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The governor said if the rate does not stabilize within five days indoor dining would close. The closure could come as early as next Monday, Dec…. Read more »
Dec. 7, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Queens Assembly Member David Weprin has announced that he is running for City Comptroller and vows to steer the city through the economic crisis without hurting everyday New Yorkers. The northeast Queens lawmaker made the announcement Sunday and said the city’s budget would not be balanced on the backs… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin More than 21,000 public school and charter school children in Queens had no permanent home last school year, according to a report released Thursday. The children represented about 20 percent of the roughly 111,000 students citywide who were homeless during the 2019-2020 school year, according to a report released… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A well-known Irish bar in Sunnyside has reopened under a new name following a major refurbishment. The Gaslight, located at 43-17 Queens Blvd., shuttered in March due to coronavirus restrictions but re-opened late last month as “The Goat.” The establishment has undergone a facelift with the exterior now sporting… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin The special election to fill the city council seat vacated by Donovan Richards is slated to take place at the end of February. Mayor Bill de Blasio set the date for the special election for Tuesday, Feb. 23. Candidates will be vying to represent the 31st Council District —… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray A developer has filed plans to construct an 8-story, 92-unit building on the corner of Woodhaven Boulevard and 68th Road in Rego Park. The building would go up at 68-19 Woodhaven Blvd. and the plan involves the demolition of a building that contains a florist/garden center as well as… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin A new Mexican bar and restaurant opened in Astoria Thursday and is offering a free taco and cocktail to patrons to celebrate its grand opening. Tacostoria, located at 36-05 30th Ave., is awarding customers one free taco and their choice of a free glass of sangria or a boozy… Read more »