Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Several Queens politicians issued statements following the acquittal of Daniel Penny Monday, with comments from the likes of Astoria Council Member Tiffany Cabán generating enormous controversy. Cabán, in the wake of Penny being found not guilty in the May 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely, posted a statement…
Oct. 21, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Officials with Mayor Eric Adams’ administration on Monday attempted to assuage City Council members’ litany of concerns about the sweeping “City of Yes” zoning overhaul, which is intended to boost housing construction across the Big Apple and ease the ongoing housing crisis. Council members questioned officials with the city’s…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina A 46-year-old school bus driver sustained injuries to her arm and neck on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when she was rear-ended by a reckless driver outside of I.S. 5: The Walter Crowley Intermediate School in Elmhurst, according to police. Police say the school bus was parked outside the Elmhurst…
Sep. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina The street co-naming ceremony of Firefighter John “Jack” Boyle Street, at the intersection of 78th Street and Furmanville Avenue in Middle Village, honored the life of a man rooted in service to his family, community and country. Over 100 guests from surrounding neighborhoods attended the co-naming ceremony on…
Sep. 5, 2024 By Anthony Medina The street co-naming of Margaret and Joseph Magnus Way in Middle Village honored the community leaders whose impact will forever resonate with those fortunate enough to have known the inspiring couple. On Saturday, Aug. 31, Council Member Robert Holden, who represents District 30, hosted the ceremony, dedicating the…
Aug. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new call for action by one Queens legislator is urging New York City agencies to do more about the rat infestation in the city, as homeowners say that reporting rat problems has left them with pesky fines. Councilman Robert Holden, who represents District 30 neighborhoods, has formally…
Aug. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina A group of New York City agencies will return to a Ridgewood community center next month for an evening dedicated to answering questions from homeowners and residents. Queens Council Member Robert Holden, who represents City Council District 30, has partnered with the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association…
Aug. 23, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Department of Environmental Protection has paused its policy requiring a homeowner to replace water meters on lead service lines following concerns shared by Council Member Robert Holden earlier this month. The pause from the DEP follows a series of other commitments from the city agency, including the…
Aug. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina The NYC Sheriff’s Office and NYPD busted two additional illegal smoke shop operations in Rego Park and Maspeth late last month, adding to the hundreds of smoke shops shuttered across the city as part of ‘Operation Padlock to Protect.’ ‘Operation Padlock to Protect,’ a multi-agency task force comprised…
Aug. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Council Member Robert Holden sharply criticized the New York City Office of Media and Entertainment (NYC MOME) last week following a film production’s use of multiple Middle Village blocks for parking spaces. Holden, who represents neighborhoods in District 30, which includes Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Rego Park and…