June 7, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Members of the striking Writers Guild of America picketed outside the Silvercup East Studios in Long Island City on Tuesday, June 6, leading to the day’s shooting of the TV show “Daredevil” to be shut down. Around 40 people took part in the picket, most of whom are members… Read more »
June 7, 2023 By Bill Parry A Long Island teen on Wednesday was indicted by a Queens grand jury on manslaughter charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 16-year-old boy in Astoria in April. Yaser Ibrahim, 18, of Levittown, was arraigned before Queens Supreme Court Justice Bruna Dibiase on an 11-count indictment… Read more »
June 7, 2023 By Bill Parry With her first legislative session in Albany drawing to a close for the summer, rookie state Senator Kristen Gonzalez, the youngest woman ever elected to the Senate at age 27, has proven herself to be a prolific lawmaker. Her Secure Our Data Act was passed by a full Senate… Read more »
June 7, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Approximately 80 firefighters worked to extinguish a large fire that erupted on the rooftop terrace of an apartment building in Long Island City on Tuesday, June 6, according to the FDNY. The fire broke out on the 11th floor of 41-15 23 St. just before 7 p.m., sending heavy… Read more »
Jun. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry
June 6, 2023 By Julia Moro Days after Queens Community Board 2 dealt Assemblyman Juan Ardila another political blow by passing a “no confidence” resolution, Ardila released the results of an “independent” investigation that looked into the two allegations of sexual assault which surfaced earlier this year. Ardila was accused of sexually assaulting two women… Read more »
June 6, 2023 By Julia Moro Over 125 guests attended the grand opening of the Koeppel Hyundai on Friday, May 19, celebrating its newly renovated facility at 34-54 44th St. in Long Island City. “The Koeppel Auto Group Family has served the automotive needs of New Yorkers since 1937,” read a statement from the Koeppel… Read more »
June 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The city is nearing the completion of a study that seeks to examine alternative sites for a new ferry terminal at Hunter Points South Park, which will replace the existing station. The NYC Economic Development Corp., which oversees the city’s ferry routes, said it is considering the feasibility of… Read more »
June 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released an image of a man wanted for allegedly groping a woman on a 7 train in Woodside on Saturday night. The alleged pervert approached the 29-year-old victim as the northbound train was nearing the 61st Street Woodside station at around 11 p.m. on June 3, according… Read more »
June 5, 2023 By Bill Parry The sixth annual Astoria Film Festival is underway with online programming to support filmmakers with disabilities and others who can’t make it to the in-person festival at Kaufman Astoria Studios, with the Youth Film Festival on Saturday, June 9, and the Main Film Festival on Sunday, June 11. The… Read more »