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Flushing Man Charged in Insider Trading Scheme, Faces 20 Years in Prison

Sept. 21, 2020 By Christian Murray

A Flushing man has been charged with insider trading after using information he learned at his place of work to profit on stocks.

Yinghang Yang, 27, alongside an unnamed co-conspirator, made more than $900,000 based on information he obtained from his corporate employer. The defendant worked at a financial company that publishes stock market indices based on shares listed on U.S. stock exchanges.

Yang and his co-conspirator would buy call options on stocks that he knew were about to be added to a major index. The call options were bought using the co-conspirator’s brokerage account.

Two Critically Injured After Motorcycle Slams into Dumpster in Elmhurst

Sept. 21, 2020 By Christian Murray

A motorcycle rider and his passenger are both in critical condition after a crash in Elmhurst Monday morning.

Queens Residents to Hold Rally in Maspeth to Urge Bob Holden to Run for Mayor

Sept. 19, 2020 By Christian Murray

A number of Queens residents will be holding a rally in Maspeth on Tuesday to urge Council Member Bob Holden to run for mayor.

Downtown Flushing’s Top 20 Food Spots Showcased in New Online Guide

Sept. 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A new online guide listing Downtown Flushing’s best food and historical attractions is being launched to support restaurants that have been struggling due to the pandemic.

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79-Year-Old Man Dies Following Assault at Forest Park Golf Course Last Week

Sept. 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A 79-year-old man has died after being attacked by a group of teens inside a Woodhaven golf course last week.

Community Compost Sites Back Up and Running in Queens

Sept. 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Community compost and food scraps drop-off sites are back up and running in Queens after the sites were shuttered for months due to pandemic-related budget cuts.

City Council Passes Bill to Study Use of Drones for Building Facade Inspections

Sept. 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The City Council passed a bill Wednesday that will require the city to explore the use of drones for building facade inspections.

Reopening of In-Person Classes at City Schools Delayed Yet Again for Most Students

Sept. 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The start of in-person classes at the city’s public schools has been delayed yet again for the majority of students.

Forest Hills Street Will Close to Traffic All Week for Expanded Restaurant Seating

Sept. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Forest Hills block will close to traffic daily so restaurants in the area can expand their outdoor seating onto the roadway each day of the week.

These 10 Queens Public Schools Have Had Positive COVID-19 Cases Since Reopening

Sept. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Staffers at 10 Queens public schools have tested positive for COVID-19 since teachers and administrators returned to schools across the city on Sept. 8.

Restaurants Will Soon Be Able to Add 10 Percent ‘COVID-Recovery Charge’ to Customer Checks

Sept. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Restaurants will soon be able to add a 10 percent service charge to the tab.

City to Ramp Up Sanitation Efforts to Keep Streets Trash-Free Amid Budget Cuts

Sept. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The city will ramp up its sanitation efforts to keep streets trash-free after having cut the Department of Sanitation’s budget by $106 million.

Mayor and His Staff to Take One Week Unpaid Leave to Tackle Budget Crisis

Sept. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Mayor Bill de Blasio and his entire office staff will take one week of unpaid leave in order to help tackle the city’s fiscal crisis amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Ridgewood Civic Group Protests 17-Story Luxury Tower Outside Developer’s Home Early Sunday

Sept. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Queens civic group traveled to a developer’s Jamaica Estates home Sunday to protest a 17-story luxury tower he is building in Ridgewood.

West Nile Spraying to Take Place Across Sections of Western and Central Queens Sept. 17

Sept. 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The city will be spraying pesticides to keep the number of mosquitoes at bay in parts of western and central Queens on Thursday.

Constantinides to Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking in NYC

Sept. 15, 2020 By Christian Murray

A Queens legislator will be introducing a bill before the city council Wednesday that calls for the decriminalization of jaywalking.

City Launches Special Team to Address COVID-19 Cases at Public Schools

Sept. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City launches a special multi-agency team to address COVID-19 cases at city schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.

Petition Launched to Save Rego Park Synagogue and Diner from Demolition

Sept. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Queens resident launched a petition Sunday to protect a Rego Park synagogue, a diner and a group of small businesses from the wrecking ball.

Public Review of Flushing Waterfront Rezoning Project to Resume Wednesday

Sept. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The public review process of the contentious Flushing waterfront rezoning project will resume Wednesday after it was postponed several months due to the pandemic.

Forest Hills Chocolate Shop Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Sept. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Forest Hills chocolate shop celebrated its 90th anniversary Sunday, which was made even sweeter after surviving the economic fallout of the pandemic.

15-Year-Old Reputed Gang Member Indicted for July Shooting Outside Troublesome Kew Gardens Hotel

Sept. 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A reputed teenage gang member has been indicted on attempted murder charges for a July shooting outside a troublesome hotel in Kew Gardens.

Teachers Refuse to Work Inside Jackson Heights School Building After A Staff Member Tested Positive for COVID-19

Sept. 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Teachers at a Jackson Heights public school refused to work inside the school building Friday after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

Rosenthal and Koslowitz Call on Mayor to Shut Down Troublesome Kew Gardens Hotel

Sept. 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Two local lawmakers are calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down a troublesome Kew Gardens hotel where two shootings have occurred and crime is rampant.

Ridgewood YMCA to Offer Free Childcare for Students Via $500K Donation from AT&T and WarnerMedia

Sept. 11, 2020 By Christian Murray

The Ridgewood YMCA will be offering parents free childcare on days their kids have to do remote learning.

Shots Fired During Car Chase Through Forest Hills Tuesday: NYPD

Sept. 11, 2020 By Christian Murray

Two shots were fired at a vehicle in a car chase through Forest Hills Tuesday.

Queens Businesses Are Being Decimated, Owners Call on Government for Help

Sep. 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Dozens of small business owners in Queens have come together to call on the government to help them get through the economic crisis before they are forced to permanently close.