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Comedian Michael Che Brings Free Outdoor Comedy Shows to LIC

July 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Comedian Michael Che has been hosting a series of free outdoor popup shows in Long Island City that have been drawing large, socially-distanced crowds. The Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-host has been holding weekly stand-up comedy events outside the Plaxall Gallery, located at 5-25 46th Ave., since June…. Read more »

Côté Soleil in Sunnyside Closes, Owner to Focus on French Bistro on 31st Avenue

July 8, 2020 By Christian Murray A popular French restaurant located on Skillman Avenue has closed. Vincent Caro, who established Côté Soleil in 2016, posted a message on Instagram Tuesday announcing that he had closed the 50-12 Skillman Ave. venue for good. “We are proud to have provided high-quality food and been an enthusiastic part… Read more »

NYC Schools to Offer Mix of In-Person and Remote Learning This Fall

July 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin More than one million New York City children will return to the classroom for the new school year this fall — but only part time. The children will not return to the classroom full time, but will be offered a mix of in-person and online learning to ensure proper… Read more »

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Scribbled Across Benches in Doughboy Park

July 8, 2020 By Michael Dorgan  A number of benches inside a Woodside dog run were vandalized last week–with Nazi scribblings scratched on the seats. Three benches inside the Doughboy Park dog run each had the German words “Nur Fur Arier” scraped into them. The words translate to “Only For Aryans.” The term was used… Read more »

12-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection to Attempted Rape in Ridgewood: NYPD

July 8, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the attempted rape of a woman in Ridgewood earlier this week. The boy faces a series of charges, including sex abuse, in relation to the incident that took place near Gates Avenue and Cypress Avenue Monday morning. The suspect allegedly… Read more »

Van Bramer Condemns Development Plan Proposed for Former Amazon Site

July 8, 2020 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced last night that he is opposed to the plans put forward by a group of developers that would bring as many as 15 buildings to a 28-acre area in Long Island City. Van Bramer, who has less than 18 months left in office… Read more »