Dec. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Lower-density neighborhoods in New York City are becoming more common and more diverse, according a study released by the independent research and education nonprofit Citizens Housing and Planning Council, which is dedicated to addressing the housing and planning needs in New York City. Other key findings include a desire for…
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Dean Moses
City Council legislation designed to outlaw the horse carriage industry in New York City has failed to garner support after more than a year of advocacy and a slew of infamous incidents, prompting on Wednesday heavy criticism from the bill’s sponsors and equine advocates.
Dec. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry After more than three decades of public service, Queens Assemblymember Jeffrion Aubry announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of his term next year and is endorsing Democratic District Leader Larinda Hooks as his successor. Aubry, 75, was first sent to Albany in a 1992 special election to…
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Rachel Butler A downtown Flushing shopping mall is preparing to unveil a new sculpture on Dec. 7 as part of an annual holiday lighting ceremony. The sculpture will sit on a podium and the guest of honor Santa Claus will turn on the lights underneath the sculpture to illuminate it for…
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct are searching for the crooks behind a gunpoint robbery inside a Glendale smoke shop. Police say two unidentified men entered Buy me Flowers, located on 67-38 Myrtle Ave., shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and flashed a gun before stealing $4,450 worth of…
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. wants to ensure that parents, children and gift givers are considering every aspect of pet ownership when considering them as a gift this holiday season. “Each year, countless animals are abandoned or surrendered to shelters after the initial novelty of being a “gift” wears off,” Addabbo said. “It is a saddening reality that many of these animals end up homeless, neglected, or euthanized due to the impulsive decision to give them as presents.” Addabbo also shared how a household pet, especially one given as a holiday gift, can…
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Dec. 6, 2023 by Jill Carvajal The “New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” competition recently celebrated its 15th year as part of the annual New York Comedy Festival both founded by Caroline Hirsch of Caroline’s on Broadway. New York’s Funniest and previous winners have gone on to become some of the biggest names in comedy. Matt Koff, […]
Dec. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry The MTA announced on Dec. 4 the installation of the first-ever wide-aisle fare gates and a new customer service center at the Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue-JFK Airport subway station in Jamaica. The first full replacement of traditional turnstiles in the subway system will improve accessibility for riders with wheelchairs, strollers…
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry A woman was forced into a Murray Hill alley where she was sexually abused by a stranger early Monday, Dec. 4, according to the NYPD. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing reported that the 43-year-old victim was standing in front of a Korean restaurant at 160-30 Northern Blvd….
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Dec. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina A Christmas tree shines brightly once again in Ozone Park for the fifth year in a row, thanks to the efforts of local community organizations and elected officials. The Ozone Park Block Association, in conjunction with the Woodhaven Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club of Howard beach-Ozone Park-Woodhaven, Our Neighbors…
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