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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 »

Alternate Side Parking to Resume for a Week for ‘Clean Sweep’

May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio is bringing back alternate side parking for a week—in order to conduct a “clean sweep.” The mayor said this morning that alternate side parking will go into effect the week of May 18 though May 24 so that all the trash that has been accumulating… Read more »

Cuomo Changes COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy

May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to have reversed course on his past ruling requiring nursing home operators to readmit seniors who have been treated elsewhere for COVID-19. Cuomo, on March 25, ordered nursing homes to readmit seniors who had been treated at hospitals and other facilities for COVID-19. Yesterday, Cuomo… Read more »

Man Robs Bank in Woodhaven Friday, Makes Off With $1,800: NYPD

May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray The Queens County Savings Bank in Woodhaven was robbed Friday and the perpetrator left with more than $1,800 in cash. Police said that a man entered the 80-35 Jamaica Ave. bank at around 1:10 p.m. and passed a note to the teller demanding cash. The teller handed him $1,830… Read more »