July 29, 2020 By Christian Murray The Long Island City condo market is currently in a state of flux. The market was showing signs of softening before the pandemic struck and analysts were also noting that a large supply of units were coming online. The New York Times did a story on July 3 discussing… Read more »
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State Suspends Liquor Licenses of a Dozen Queens Bars/Restaurants for Violating COVID-19 Guidelines
July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin State officials suspended the liquor licenses of a dozen New York City establishments — all in Queens — over the weekend, as they continue to crackdown on COVID-19 violations. The State Liquor Authority (SLA) ordered the suspensions of 12 eateries across Astoria, Jackson Heights, Corona and Ozone Park during… Read more »
Layoffs at St. Sebastian’s Parish Center in Woodside, Church Pledges Facility Won’t Close
July 27, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The St. Sebastian’s Parish Center in Woodside has laid off all of its workers and is in the process of reviewing its entire operation. The parish center, which provides athletic facilities and programming to the community at 39-60 57th St., closed in March due to the statewide shutdown. The… Read more »
Astoria is Among Top NYC Neighborhoods Where Residents Complain About Air Quality: Report
July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin Astoria residents are making plenty of complaints about the air quality of the neighborhood, according to a new study of 311 data. Astoria residents logged the third most complaints among neighborhoods citywide for air quality issues, according to a study conducted by Amast, an online marketplace. Residents sent in… Read more »
23-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Corona Man
July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin Police arrested a suspect Monday for the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Corona man last month. Police officers cuffed 23-year-old Joshua Petillo, of South Ozone Park, on charges of murder, criminal use of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon yesterday. Petillo allegedly shot Dante Sartillian, 21, on… Read more »
New Drive-In Movie Series Launching in Jamaica Thursday
July 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A new drive-in movie series is coming to Jamaica this week and residents of all ages will get a chance to watch some of their favorite films on a giant inflatable screen. Movies In Your Car will launch at the York College Performing Arts Center, located at 94-45 Guy… Read more »
Revel Scooters Shuts Down New York City Service After Second Fatal Crash
July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin The moped-sharing company Revel has shut down its service in New York City today after a second fatal crash occurred in ten days. Revel announced it would shut down service in the city until further notice just hours after a 32-year-old man died by crashing a Revel scooter into… Read more »
Brooklyn Man Dies After Crashing Revel Scooter in Rego Park
July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin A 32-year-old Brooklyn man died when he lost control of a Revel scooter in Rego Park early Tuesday morning. Jeremy Malave, of Cypress Hills, was driving one of the rental scooters northbound on Woodhaven Boulevard near 67th Drive around 3:15 a.m. when he ran into a light pole in… Read more »
Gas Service Restored at Bland Houses in Flushing After Some Residents Go 6 Months Without Working Gas
July 27, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Gas services at the Bland Houses complex in Flushing have been restored following a collective effort by several Queens lawmakers. Residents at the NYCHA site had to contend without being able to cook or use their stoves throughout the coronavirus pandemic due to broken gas lines. Some residents went… Read more »
State Suspends Liquor Licenses of Jackson Heights and Ozone Park Restaurants for COVID-19 Violations
July 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin Two Jackson Heights restaurants and an Ozone Park eatery have had their liquor licenses suspended for failing to meet coronavirus prevention requirements. The State Liquor Authority (SLA) suspended the licenses of Guaro’s Tapas Bar Lounge, at 86-01 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights; Kandela, at 150-03 Cross Bay Boulevard in… Read more »