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Man Shot While Driving His Car in Astoria Early Monday: NYPD

July 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot while driving his car in Astoria early Monday after another vehicle pulled up alongside him and a gunman opened fire. The victim, 32, had just left Rose Hookah Lounge on Steinway Street when he was shot as he was approaching the entrance of the Grand Central… Read more »

Astoria Sees Massive Spike in Subletting Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Study

July 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin Astoria residents are trying to sublet their apartments and head elsewhere like never before, according to a recent study. The neighborhood saw a whopping 600 percent increase in sublet listings last month when compared to the average for the first four months of the year, according to a Renthop… Read more »

Jessica González-Rojas Wins Jackson Heights Assembly Seat, Incumbent Michael DenDekker Concedes

July 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin Progressive newcomer Jessica González-Rojas has won the Democratic primary for the 34th Assembly District seat, with incumbent Michael DenDekker conceding today. Assembly Member DenDekker congratulated González-Rojas for winning the race and wished her the best in representing the district which covers Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and parts of Woodside… Read more »

New York City to Start Phase Four of Reopening Monday, Comes With Restrictions

July 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City is on track to begin Phase IV of the state’s reopening plan Monday — but indoor businesses that were slated to reopen as part of the phase will remain shuttered. Indoor malls, museums, aquariums and other cultural centers will not reopen Monday, despite their initial inclusion… Read more »