June 1, 2020 Staff Report Council Member Costa Constantinides, who represents Astoria and East Elmhurst, is running to be the next Queens Borough President. We spoke to Constantinides early last week, before the national outrage following the death of George Floyd took hold. The focus of the discussion was largely about the looming budget problems… Read more »
June 1, 2020 By Christian Murray Demonstrators came out in Queens over the weekend to voice their anger over the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Hundreds took to the streets of Jackson Heights Saturday in a protest that formed in Diversity Plaza. Protesters in Jackson Heights chanted “black… Read more »
June 1, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs Wednesday as part of an online recruitment fair. The virtual fair, which is being spearheaded by Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, will take place via the video-conferencing application Zoom on June 3 between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The event seeks… Read more »
May 31, 2020 By Christian Murray Three people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide inside a North Corona home today. Police responded to a 911 call and discovered a 30-year-old female and two boys—ages 10 and 3—unconscious and unresponsive inside 37-17 111 St. EMS responded and pronounced all three of them dead at the… Read more »
May 30 2020, By Michel Dorgan Another coronavirus testing site is set to open in Queens while families of frontline workers who died from the virus will receive death benefits, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. The southeast Queens neighborhood of Hollis Hills is one of 10 outer borough areas that will open new sites as… Read more »
May 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The family of a Woodside resident missing for nearly two weeks have made an urgent appeal about his whereabouts. Luis Angel Dutan Cambi, 30, was last seen inside his 65th Street apartment on May 19 at midday, according to his cousin, Martha Dutan. She said it is out of… Read more »
May 29, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Plaxall Gallery has announced that a new non-profit organization has taken over programming at its Long Island City location. Culture Lab LIC will provide artists with the opportunity to perform theater, music and showcase their art at the venue. The new organization will operate the gallery’s converted warehouse facility at… Read more »
May 29, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man was found dead under the porch of an Elmhurst residential building Friday morning. Police discovered the man’s body at 44-11 72 St. at around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a 911 call, according to the NYPD. The police received reports that there was a strange odor emanating from… Read more »
May 29, 2020, By Michael Dorgan A Forest Hills bar/restaurant – known for its brunch, craft beer, and wine menu – has shuttered after an 8-year run. Jack & Nellie’s, located at 108-25 Ascan Ave., has closed for good, according to an Instagram post the business put out earlier this week. The post did not… Read more »
May 29, 2020 By Allie Griffin A family-run drug and hardware store continues to supply the Flushing community during the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated Queens. Raindew Family Centers and Pharmacy — which has served Flushing for more than five decades — has not closed for a single day since the pandemic began. The local… Read more »