Oct. 7, 2020, By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old woman on a 7 train as it was approaching the Flushing-Main Street subway station last month. The perpetrator got into a dispute with the woman while they were both riding an eastbound 7 train as it was pulling… Read more »
Oct. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan today to close nonessential businesses and enforce other restrictions in COVID-19 clusters popping up statewide. The news came after Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would close down the businesses in hotspot ZIP codes — including Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills and Far… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Queens Council Member Bob Holden is looking to repeal recently-passed legislation that bans the NYPD from using chokeholds. Holden said the anti-chokehold legislation – which made it a misdemeanor when cops use methods of restraints like chokeholds and kneeling on a suspect’s back – hampers officers from doing their… Read more »
Oct. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin Police are investigating the cause of death of a 39-year-old man who was found lifeless lying on the kitchen floor of his Elmhurst home Saturday morning. The NYPD responded to a 911 call at around 10:30 a.m. and found Santos Quiej unconscious and unresponsive, lying face down on the… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin City health officials are keeping a close eye on Forest Hills as COVID-19 cases in the neighborhood are rising, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. The City added the neighborhood, represented by the 11375 ZIP code, to its watch list of communities where coronavirus cases are growing. “We have… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Christian Murray A New York-based real estate company that needs a zoning change in order to construct a 21-story mixed-use building by the Queensboro Bridge got the green light from Community Board 2 Thursday night. The board’s approval represents a significant step for the development company, which aims to construct a… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for three suspects who robbed a married couple in Astoria Saturday night and stole their cash and credit cards. The group surrounded a 43-year-old man and his 35-year-old wife as they were walking in front of 14-14 26th Ave. at around 10:20 p.m., according to police…. Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City will close schools Tuesday that are located in nine ZIP codes across Brooklyn and Queens where the number of COVID-19 cases remain stubbornly high, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The state will close both public and private schools in the ZIP codes that have become cluster… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin Two Queens karaoke bars were shut down over the weekend for violating city COVID-19 regulations. New York City Sheriff Deputies shuttered two karaoke spots in Flushing after finding dozens of patrons inside each establishment. The officers first shut down the Platinum Lounge, located at 41-16 Fuller Pl, on Friday… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The third annual Astoria Film Festival launched Thursday and it will include an expanded line up of movies made by emerging local and international filmmakers. The festival will include a mix of nearly 100 short films and web series that can be viewed virtually and at various locations throughout… Read more »