Jun. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Councilwoman Sandra Ung hosted a town hall to discuss the implementation of Local Law 97 (LL97) and the programs available to co-op and condo owners to bring their buildings into compliance on Tuesday, June 20, at P.S. 214Q. Tarek Arafat of the NYC Department of Buildings and Joseph…
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Queens electeds introduce legislation that would crack down on auto dealers parking cars on city streets
Jun. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens City Council members Sandra Ung and Francisco Moya have introduced legislation that seeks to make it illegal for car dealerships to park vehicles on public streets under certain circumstances. These dealerships wouldn’t be allowed to park the car on the street to advertise their sale or while the…
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‘We need swift action’: Heavy rain causes major flooding in Queens yet again
May. 1, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Sunday’s heavy rainstorm resulted in the flooding of many streets, major highways and homes across Queens, and now, residents are seeking help to repair what has been damaged. Video by Mala Balram Many residents experienced flooding in the basements of their homes after the rainstorm on April 30….
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Queens DA, 109th Precinct announce program to assist Flushing businesses prevent ‘unwanted activity’
Apr. 26, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the NYPD on Wednesday, April 26, announced the launch of the Flushing Merchants Business Improvement Program to help aid local merchants in preventing disruptive and unwanted activity within their businesses. Katz was joined by NYPD officials, members of the Flushing business community and…
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Queens senator holds Lunar New Year celebration at Tangram in Flushing
Hundreds of revelers joined state Senator John Liu for a Lunar New Year celebration Friday night at Tangram in Downtown Flushing. The event featured free food from 25 local restaurants, as well as musical and cultural performances and giveaways. Liu was joined at the event by several local leaders, including Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz,… Read more »