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Police Looking For Man Who Stole Bike from Woodside Apartment Building

May 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for a man who allegedly broke into an apartment building in Woodside last month and stole a bicycle. The suspect allegedly gained entry to the building at around 3:25 p.m. on April 29 by picking the locks of the lobby doors. The thief then grabbed a… Read more »

52 Children Have Contracted COVID-19-Linked Illness in New York City

May 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin A rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the novel coronavirus has infected more than 50 children across the five boroughs. Mayor Bill de Blasio today said that 52 children have confirmed cases of what doctors are calling “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome” with 10 cases still being evaluated. That’s… Read more »

Constantinides Calls to Open Queens Public Golf Courses for Social Distancing

May 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Council Member Costa Constantinides wants the public golf courses in Queens to be opened up to pedestrians so there is more room for social distancing. Constantinides said that the open space at the golf courses would provide additional room for people to go outside and get fresh air while… Read more »

Jackson Heights Group Says Mayor’s Open Streets Initiative Falls Short

May 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin A Jackson Heights civic group says the mayor’s open streets initiative falls short– arguing that more roadway is needed since the neighborhood lacks park space. On April 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city would close about 100 miles of roadway to traffic for the exclusive use… Read more »

De Blasio Says Restrictions May Begin to Lift in June

May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city could see the easing of restrictions beginning next month. The mayor said that with the spread of COVID-19 slowing, there is a chance that the city may allow the reopening of some nonessential businesses next month. “June is when we are… Read more »

38 Children in New York City Have Rare Coronavirus-Linked Condition

May 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin A growing number of children are developing a rare and mysterious condition linked to the coronavirus in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday. Across the five boroughs, 38 children as of Monday have developed the condition doctors are calling “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome.” Nine cases are… Read more »

PODCAST: Small Business Owners and Landlords During COVID-19

May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray The biggest issue for bars and restaurants right now is paying rent. We talk to Luca DiCiero, founder and CEO of the real estate firm NYSpace Finders in Astoria, about the challenges these businesses face and the willingness of landlords to negotiate with them. DiCiero has brought many business… Read more »

Second Candidate Vying to be Queens Borough President Files Lawsuit

May 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin A second Queens borough president candidate has filed a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo for cancelling the special election for the position. Dao Yin, a Bayside businessman and community activist, filed suit against Cuomo in Queens Supreme Court Friday — hours after candidate and former prosecutor Jim Quinn sued… Read more »