Sept. 5, 2020 By Christian Murray The police are investigating the death of a man found with head injuries outside an Elmhurst bodega this morning. The NYPD responded to a 911 call at around 6:30 a.m. and found an unconscious man in front of 89-45 Elmhurst Ave. with head trauma. The man, believed to be… Read more »
Sept. 5, 2020 By Christian Murray A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk while crossing Roosevelt Avenue Friday, police said. The victim, a female, had the signal when she was hit at around 9:50 a.m. by a motorist who was turning left from 56th Street onto Roosevelt… Read more »
Sept. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin The future of the $2.7 billion streetcar connecting western Queens to the Brooklyn waterfront will be up to the next mayor of New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. The coronavirus pandemic and fiscal constraints have significantly delayed the timeline of the project, dubbed the Brooklyn Queens… Read more »
Sept. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray A coalition of builders that are planning to build a 10-12 million square foot development on the Long Island City waterfront were dealt a major set back yesterday when the de Blasio administration backed out of the deal. The plan, which involved four developers and incorporated a 28-acre area,… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray A 25-year-old man was killed after being shot in the stomach following a dispute over a parking space in Long Island City Thursday. Police said the victim was gunned down at around 6:50 p.m. in the middle of the street on Borden Avenue near 2nd Street. The police said… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray Citi Bike is expanding deeper into Astoria, with the bike-share company looking to install docking stations in the Ditmars-Steinway section of Astoria all the way east toward East Elmhurst. The company is soliciting feedback on where to install the docks and has opened a portal for riders to provide… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2020 Staff Report Chipotle Mexican Grill will be opening its second restaurant in Astoria in the late fall, the company has confirmed. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which specializes in burritos and tacos, will open at 22-06 31st St. The establishment will be taking space in a new building that already has T.J. Maxx… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin City Comptroller Scott Stringer proposed a “bike-to-school” plan for New York City high school students Thursday. Stringer called on the city and philanthropic partners to provide free bikes and Citi Bike memberships to low-income public high school students. He also wants the city to build one and a half… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin Shopping malls and casinos are allowed to reopen in New York City next week– after being closed for six months in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Malls and casinos are permitted to reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 9 on the condition that they have an adequate air filtration system in… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin Two Flushing karaoke bars were shut down by the NYC Sheriff’s office this week after investigators discovered large numbers of people partying inside each of them. CJ Diamond Cafe, located at 41-02 College Point Blvd., was closed Tuesday night after investigators raided the place at around 11:35 p.m. and… Read more »