Jun. 28, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
“Rats do not run our city,” famous rodent-hater Mayor Eric Adams proclaimed in City Hall Wednesday.
War against rats: New city rules will require ‘food-related’ and chain businesses to put trash in containers
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New York lawmaker proposes hiking fines for alternate side parking violations
Jun. 28, 2023 By Christian Murray A New York City lawmaker has introduced a bill that would hike the fines for motorists who constantly violate alternate side parking across the five boroughs. The bill, introduced June 22 by Brooklyn Council Member Lincoln Restler, would increase the fines for repeat offenders, from $65 for a…
Koeppel Auto Group launches scholarship program at East Elmhurst school through NYC Kids RISE
Jun. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry Koeppel Auto Group launched a community scholarship program for students at P.S. 148Q, the Ruby G. Allen School, in East Elmhurst on June 23 as part of the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program. Funded by Koeppel Auto Group’s initial investment of $15,200, the kindergarten through fifth-grade students…
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Queens high school graduates credit New York Edge for their success as they prepare for college
Jun. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Two Queens high school graduates detailed how New York Edge after-school programs helped them develop and improve upon their academic and leadership skills. The first student, Sofia, is graduating from Veritas Academy in Flushing. She was the vice president of her Student Council and captain of the cheerleading team. She…
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Independence Day fireworks return to Fort Totten with great fanfare
Jun. 28, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Queens residents got a head start in celebrating America’s independence with a pyrotechnic extravaganza at the Bayside waterfront in Fort Totten Park on June 27. Gates opened at 5 p.m. and a stream of guests equipped with lawn chairs and blankets flocked to the vast lawn overlooking Little Neck…
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Avella leads Democratic primary race for northeast Queens City Council seat by less than 200 votes
Jun. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Tony Avella is a mere 124 votes ahead of fellow candidate Christopher Bae in the race to clinch the Democratic nomination for northeast Queens’ District 19 City Council seat as of Wednesday morning, according to unofficial results from the city’s Board of Elections (BOE). As of June 28, Avella…
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Crook put young woman in a headlock before robbing her at Elmhurst Avenue subway station: NYPD
Jun. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 are looking for a man who roughed up a young woman before robbing her at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station on Monday, June 26. The 24-year-old victim was standing on the northbound platform just after 11 p.m. when…
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Lee declares victory in Democratic primary race for eastern Queens City Council seat
Jun. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Incumbent Linda Lee, who’s running for re-election to the New York City Council to represent District 23, declared victory in the June 27 Democratic primary election after securing nearly 63% of the votes, according to unofficial results from the Board of Elections. Lee garnered 62.57% of the vote (3,797…
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PRIMARY ROUNDUP | Historic, projected upsets in Harlem and Brooklyn City Council races top an otherwise apathetic election cycle
Jun. 28, 2023 By Christian Murray
Two political newcomers, one in Harlem and the other in southeast Brooklyn, are on the verge of defeating establishment candidates in the Democratic primaries in their respective districts.
Flushing councilwoman partners with legal organization to provide free services
Jun. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Flushing Councilwoman Sandra Ung, in partnership with the New York Legal Assistance Group’s Asian Immigrant Justice Project, will provide free legal assistance to constituents in her district office beginning Friday, June 30. The first session will take place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Ung’s office located at…
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