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New York State is Flattening the Curve, But Deaths Remain at All-Time High

April 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The state’s shutdown that began last month to contain the spread of the coronavirus is working, Governor Andrew Cuomo said today — but still, more and more New Yorkers are dying each day.

The dramatic measures that have brought the state to a near halt are “flattening the curve so far,” Cuomo said at his daily briefing in Albany.

Hospitalizations of coronavirus patients are down and some hospitals are actually releasing more patients than they’re admitting, he said.

Man Fatally Struck by 7 Train in Elmhurst – Third Incident on 7 Line Within a Week

April 8, 2020, By Michael Dorgan

A man is dead after he was struck by a 7 train at the 90th Street subway station this afternoon, MTA officials and the police said.

Sunnyside Woman’s Attempt to File for Unemployment Goes Nowhere, Bills Start to Mount

April 8, 2020 By Michael Dorgan,

A Sunnyside woman who lost her job last month following the outbreak of COVID-19 is in need of cash and her repeated attempts to file for unemployment have resulted in nothing more than jammed phone lines and automated messages.

One in Four Americans Can’t Pay Their April Rent: Study

April 8, 2020 By Christian Murray

Nearly one-quarter of Americans are unable pay their April housing bill, according to a new study released by the real estate firm Apartment List.

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Coronavirus is Disproportionately Killing Hispanic and Black New Yorkers

April 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The coronavirus is disproportionately killing Hispanic and Black New Yorkers across the five boroughs, according to newly released data.

Local Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists in Queens Small Business Competition

April 8, 2020 Staff Report

The Queens Economic Development Corporation last week announced the 12 finalists in the 14th annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition, a five-month challenge-and-instruction course sponsored by Resorts World Casino New York City.

Urgent Appeal Made for Woodside Resident Who Has Been Missing for Two Weeks

April, 7, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The family and friends of a Woodside resident missing for two weeks are making an urgent appeal for information about his whereabouts.

Police Seek Man Wanted for Stealing Over $9,000 Cash From Key Food in Woodside

April 7, 2020, By Michael Dorgan

Police are looking for a man who burglarized a supermarket in Woodside last month and made off with over $9,000 in cash.

Police Looking for Man who Broke into LIC Gas Station and Stole $200 plus scratch-offs

April 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Police are looking for a man who broke into a store at a gas station in Long Island City two weeks ago and took off with cash and scratch-offs.

Corona, Borough Park and Norwood Are the Three COVID-19 Hotspots: DATA

April 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Corona section of Queens is one of the many hot spots across the five boroughs where the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a hold, according to the latest neighborhood data released by the Department of Health.

After Two Days of Flattening, Coronavirus Deaths Jump Statewide

April 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York State experienced the largest number of COVID-19 deaths yesterday — with 731 succumbing to the deadly virus.

Mayor to Release Data Providing the Race and Ethnicity of New Yorkers Who Have Contracted COVID-19

April 7, 2020 By Christian Murray

Mayor Bill de Blasio said today that the city will soon release data that tracks the race and ethnicity of New Yorkers who have contracted COVID-19.

Man Struck by 7 Train in Woodside Tuesday, Not Likely to Survive

April 7, 2020, By Michael Dorgan

A man was struck by a 7 train at the 52nd Street station this afternoon and is not likely to survive, the police said.

Coronavirus Deaths Appear to Have Leveled Off, Indication That Apex Has Been Reached

April 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The number of people who are being killed by the coronavirus each day across New York state appears to have leveled off– and Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state may have reached an apex.

DOE: Remote Learning Will Continue to Take Place on Passover and Good Friday

April 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

There will be no spring break for students and teachers at New York City schools this year and April 9 and 10 – Passover and Good Friday – will not be considered days off either, the Department of Education officially announced Friday.

State Increases Fine for Violating Social Distancing Order; Cites Crowding at Astoria Park

April 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Governor Andrew Cuomo has increased the fine for violating the statewide social distancing order after officials witnessed crowding in city parks — including Astoria Park.

Local Group Runs Errands, Does Chores For Needy During Coronavirus

April 6, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A group of local volunteers are running errands and providing assistance to the elderly and sick who are having difficulty obtaining essential items during the pandemic.

New Map Shows Where Construction Work is Permitted

April 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A new map released by the Department of Buildings lists the construction sites where work is permitted to continue despite the shut down.

Wrong Way Driver Killed on BQE Ramp in Woodside Sunday Night: NYPD

April 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A 42-year-old man was killed in a collision last night after he tried to get onto the Brooklyn Queens Expressway via an exit ramp and was struck while traveling in the wrong direction by a BMW that was getting off the highway.

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