July 10, 2020 by Allie Griffin Forty apartments in a newly constructed building in Ridgewood are up for grabs through the city’s affordable housing lottery — but only for those who make at least $61,000 a year. The building, called the “The Strand,” is located at 18-81 Starr St. It has a mix of studio,… Read more »
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Alternate-Side Parking Suspended Until July 19: De Blasio
July 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that alternate-side parking will remain suspended through July 19. De Blasio has repeatedly suspended alternate side parking throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the need for residents to leave their homes. The mayor said that he will determine whether it will be extended… Read more »
60-Year-Old Cyclist Suffers Head Injuries in Hit-and-Run Crash in Jamaica Friday
July 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A 60-year-old cyclist suffered head injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run crash in Jamaica early Friday morning. The man was riding his bicycle southbound on Van Wyck Expressway Service Road, south of the intersection at 107th Avenue, when a vehicle plowed into him at around 5:20 a.m., according… Read more »
Permits Filed for 8-Story Mixed-Use Building in Kew Gardens
July 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Building permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building on Metropolitan Avenue in Kew Gardens. The plans call for a 75-foot-tall structure on a site at 132-47 Metropolitan Ave., according to documents filed with the Dept. of Buildings on July 7. The building will contain 21 apartments, with the… Read more »
Opinion: NYCHA Tenant Leaders: Where Amazon Never Arrived, New Opportunity Arises
July 10, 2020 By Carol Wilkins, April Simpson-Taylor, Claudia Coger & Annie Cotton-Morris The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been equitable across New York City. While some New Yorkers have been able to work from home, or leave the city temporarily to wait the pandemic out, our NYCHA family has been devastated with the… Read more »
Queens Man Charged for Trafficking Two Teenage Girls for Sex at JFK Airport Hotel
July 10, 2020 By Allie Griffin A 29-year-old Queens man who allegedly trafficked two teenage girls for sex at a motel near JFK Airport last month has been charged with multiple sex-related crimes and faces up to 50 years in prison, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday. Tyrone Miles, of 110th Avenue in Jamaica, allegedly… Read more »
Mayor Cancels All Large Events in New York City Through End of September
July 10, 2020 By Allie Griffin All large events requiring a city permit are cancelled through the end of September, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. De Blasio defined large events as gatherings larger than one city block, and said they would all be cancelled through Sept. 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This ban… Read more »
Long Island City Trader Joe’s Store Slated to Open Next Year: Report
July 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin A Trader Joe’s store coming to Long Island City will not open until early next year, according to a new report. The popular grocery chain will move into a mixed-use building currently being constructed at 22-43 Jackson Ave, as first reported by the Long Island City Post in December. The… Read more »
Citi Logos Removed from One Court Square, Sign of the Times
July 9, 2020 By John Bolger The iconic Citi logos have been removed from the top of One Court Square, marking the end of an era in Long Island City. Scaffolding was erected on the roof of the building late last month in order to facilitate the removal. The logo had adorned the top of… Read more »
Council Member Vallone Announces $20 Million in Funding Improvements for Northeast Queens
July 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Council Member Paul Vallone has announced that more than $20 million from the city budget has been allocated to northeast Queens for school upgrades and other public projects. Vallone secured nearly $5 million for school upgrades and over $10 million for improvements to parks within the 29th Council District,… Read more »