Sep. 16, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon There’s a presidential election in November. Are you registered to vote? If not, here is your reminder to do so before the deadline approaches. Eligible New Yorkers have until Saturday, Oct. 26, to register to vote in the general election on Nov. 5. Oct. 26 also marks the…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams As a descendent of enslaved people from the South, my journey to help pass the Juneteenth Package of Bills has been deeply personal. This journey seeks to honor the history of our collective ancestors and ensure that the brutal harms they endured are no longer…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Senator John Liu is hosting a series of events in Flushing in honor of Senior Appreciation Month. All the events will be held at community centers geared toward seniors. From mooncake celebrations to a slew of birthday celebrations, there are several events to choose from this month. Senator…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry A 63-year-old man was pulled from the East River along Powells Cove in Beechhurst on Sunday morning and pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to 911 calls from residents at the Cryder House gated community alongside the Throgs Neck…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Department of City Planning (DCP) announced a leadership change for its Queens Office, located at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens, on Friday, Sept. 13. Lin Zeng was named Director, and Kathi Ko was appointed Deputy Director. The appointments come as the office ramps up efforts to…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Sandra Ung (D-20) introduced new legislation prohibiting the DOT’s e-scooter program in parts of eastern Queens. During the City Council’s Stated Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, Ung introduced Intro 1045, which would prohibit the DOT from allowing a person, organization or entity that operates a fleet…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki, Adam Daly, Dean Moses and Ethan Stark-Miller Federal agents arrested two former Fire Department chiefs on Monday on bribery and corruption charges, sources with the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York confirmed to amNewYork Metro. Chief of Fire Prevention Anthony Saccavino and Chief Brian…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki The MTA started handing out warnings to drivers on Monday along 10 bus routes with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE), which is designed to combat illegal parking or blocking of bus stops. The 60-day warning period began on Sept. 16 on the Bx28, Bx35, Bx38, B35, B41, B42, M101,…
The MTA started handing out warnings to drivers on Monday along 10 bus routes with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE), which is designed to combat illegal parking or blocking of bus stops. The 60-day warning period began on Sept. 16 on the Bx28, Bx35, Bx38, B35, B41, B42, M101, Q43, S46, and S79-SBS. Buses on…
Sep. 15, 2024 By Dean Moses Police in Queens are on the hunt for two brutes who relentlessly beat a commuter over a necklace at a subway station last week, authorities said. According to police sources, the callous attack occurred just after a 26-year-old man left a Flushing-bound 7 train inside of the 52nd…