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ICE Officers Arrest 54 Undocumented Immigrants in Greater NYC Area

Oct. 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested 54 undocumented immigrants in the greater New York City area as part of a recent move to target sanctuary cities such as New York.

The 54 immigrants are among hundreds of undocumented people ICE officers arrested in sanctuary cities across the country in a weeklong crackdown ending Oct. 9, the department said.

Many of the individuals in New York nabbed by ICE had recently been arrested on charges such as assault, sexual assault against a child, rape, criminal possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of stolen property, driving while intoxicated, robbery and grand larceny, according to ICE.

Meng Redoubles Effort to Push Restaurant Aid Bill Through Congress

Oct. 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng and Long Island Congressman Peter King are redoubling their efforts to push a bill through Congress that would provide monetary aid to struggling restaurant owners.

New Coat Drive Launched To Help Needy Families Fight Off The Cold This Winter

Oct. 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A borough-wide coat drive has been set up to help keep families in need warm this winter.

Sunnyside Library to Close for Two Months For Construction

Oct. 20, 2020 By Christian Murray

The Sunnyside library, located at 43-06 Greenpoint Ave., will be closing once again—although this time it will be for construction as opposed to COVID-19.

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Early Voting Begins Saturday, Check Out Queens Poll Site Locations

Oct. 20, 2020 By Christian Murray

Registered voters will be able to vote in-person in this year’s general election starting Saturday, Oct. 24.

Long Island City Resident Julie Won to Run for 26th District Council Seat

Oct. 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Another candidate has joined the race for the 26th District Council seat.

Enforcement of the Plastic Bag Ban Has Begun

Oct. 19, 2020 By Christian Murray

Enforcement of the plastic bag ban started today.

Dancing with the LIC Stars To Be Held Online Next Month

Oct. 19, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Are you ready to get your virtual groove on?

St. Sebastian’s in Woodside to Sell 1/2 Acre Playground Site, Development Likely

Oct. 16, 2020 By Christian Murray

St. Sebastian’s, a Woodside parish saddled in debt, is selling a large piece of vacant land located next to the Catholic school.

VIDEO: Enraged Man Get Outs of His Car and Attacks 69-Year-Old Woman in Astoria

Oct. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Police are searching for a man who punched a 69-year-old woman in an apparent road-rage attack in Astoria earlier this month.

Japanese Themed Pop-Up Market To Be Held Sunday at Bliss Plaza

Oct. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A Japanese themed pop-up market will be held Sunday at Bliss Plaza kicking off this year’s Sunnyside Restaurant Week.

Less Than Half of New York City Public School Students Are Enrolled for In-Person Learning

Oct. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Less than half of public school students in New York City are enrolled in blended learning, in which they combine in-person and remote learning.

GoFundMe For Well-Known Sunnyside Man Raises More Than $30,000 in 24 Hours

Oct. 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A fundraiser has been launched by friends of a well-known Sunnyside man who has been diagnosed with cancer.

City Council Passes Bill to Extend Outdoor Dining Program and Make it Permanent

Oct. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The City Council passed a bill today to extend New York City’s outdoor dining program through next September — and at that point make a variation of it permanent.

Census Count Will End Tomorrow After Supreme Court Ruling

Oct. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New Yorkers — and all Americans — have just one more day to fill out their Census survey after the Supreme Court approved its early termination in a ruling yesterday.

PODCAST: We Speak to Ben Guttmann, Candidate for the 26th District Council Seat

Oct. 14, 2020 By Christian Murray

Phipps Seeks to Develop 7-Story Building in Sunnyside, City Planning Certifies Plans

Oct. 13, 2020 By Christian Murray

Phipps Houses has filed plans to rezone its Barnett Avenue property and build a seven-story, 167-unit building.

Woman Fatally Struck By LIRR Train Near Woodside Station

Oct. 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A woman is dead after being fatally struck by an LIRR equipment train in Woodside Tuesday morning, according to the MTA.

Queens Public Library Launches Online Book Club

Oct. 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Queens Public Library (QPL) is launching a free online book club so bookworms can connect safely to discuss their latest reads.

Huge Mural Depicting Newtown Creek Going Up On Long Island City School Building

Oct. 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A massive mural featuring a giant heron, a cormorant and a glowing sunset is going up on a school building in Long Island City.

New Spider-Man Movie To Be Filmed in Sunnyside, Long Island City and Astoria This Week

Oct. 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The new Spider-Man movie will be filming on the streets of Sunnyside, Long Island City and Astoria this week.

Astoria Legend and Yankees Pitching Great Whitey Ford Dead at 91

Oct. 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Astoria-native and New York Yankees pitching great Whitey Ford died Thursday night at his home on Long Island.

Sunnyside Restaurant Week Returns With $25 Takeout and Delivery Deals

Oct. 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An annual event celebrating the best of Sunnyside’s restaurants can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home when it launches this month.

Silverstein Properties Buys Yet Another Astoria Site, Plans to Develop 310 Unit Building

Oct. 9, 2020 By Christian Murray

Silverstein Properties has bought yet another property in Astoria as it continues its expansion into the area.

Queens Parents Left Scrambling As Schools Abruptly Close

Oct. 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin

An additional 33 New York City public schools in parts of Queens and Brooklyn were shut down Thursday for at least two weeks in an eleventh hour move by the city and state.

PODCAST: We Speak to John Cummings, Looks to Unseat AOC

Oct. 8, 2020 By Christian Murray

The Nov. 3 general election is not just about who will be the president of the United States.

Man Attacks Two People as They Were Entering Their Sunnyside Apartment Building: NYPD

Oct. 7, 2020 By Christian Murray

The police are looking for a man who punched and kicked two people as they were entering their Sunnyside apartment Monday before stealing their personal belongings.

Constantinides Wants Comprehensive Plan For All Students To Be Taught Remotely Following COVID-19 Spike

Oct. 7, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Queens Council Member Costa Constantinides wants the city to provide a concrete plan for all public school students to be taught remotely following an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

5Pointz Artists to Get Their $6.75 Million Award, As U.S. Supreme Court Ignores Developer’s Appeal

Oct. 7, 2020 By Christian Murray

It’s time to pay up.

Nonessential Businesses and Additional Schools to Close Tomorrow in COVID Hotspots

Oct. 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Nonessential businesses must close tomorrow in specific sections of Queens and Brooklyn that are undergoing a spike in COVID-19 cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today.

Drag Racing Complaints Are Soaring in Sunnyside, Residents Fear Someone Will Get Killed

Oct. 7, 2020 By Christian Murray and Michael Dorgan

Revved up engines, screeching tires and the din of loud music booming out of car windows are among the sounds that are waking up residents throughout Sunnyside late at night.

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