June 18, 2022 Op-Ed By Johanna Carmona Candidate for Assembly District 37 The importance of the New York State government often goes overlooked in our big city. As someone who worked in Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan’s district office during my college years, before I went on to law school and became an attorney, I want to… Read more »
June 17, 2022 By Christian Murray Councilmember Vickie Paladino has faced an avalanche of criticism this week—from her council colleagues to gay rights groups—following a series of inflammatory statements she made while expressing her opposition to a program where Drag Queens read books and perform for school children. She has been accused of being a… Read more »
June 16, 2022 By Christian Murray Juan Ardila, a candidate running to represent western Queens in the state Assembly and a crusader against car culture, drives a compact sports utility vehicle that has racked up nearly 30 traffic violations since 2019. The black Audi Q3 has been hit with multiple speed camera violations in school… Read more »
June 15, 2022 Op-Ed By Councilmember Julie Won As I read the agenda for the budget vote for Fiscal Year 2023, I sat in my seat in the chambers of City Hall surrounded by portraits and inscriptions of men. I thought of my predecessors who sat in my seat before me and how surreal it… Read more »
June 15, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Rep. Grace Meng joined President Biden at the White House Monday as he signed her bill that seeks to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Meng’s bipartisan legislation unanimously passed both houses of Congress. The bill… Read more »
June 15, 2022 By Christian Murray Police have arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly killed an e-bike rider in Long Island City in October when he lost control of his pickup truck, crossed the roadway and plowed into the victim who was in a bike lane. Josh Fitzpatrick, of Huntington, Long Island, was charged with… Read more »
June 14, 2022 By Alexandra Adelina Nita A mural intended to celebrate the communities of Queensbridge and Hunters Point and open dialogue between them will be unveiled by the nonprofit The Blue Bus Project Wednesday. Titled “Bridging Communities,” its unveiling will take place on Fifth Street between 46th Avenue and 46th Road in Long Island City… Read more »
June 14, 2022 By Christian Murray Two men who allegedly robbed a 61-year-old woman on an Elmhurst Street before stabbing a pair of pizzeria owners who came to her aid have been indicted on charges of attempted murder, assault and robbery, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office. Supreme Gooding, 18, and his brother-in-law Robert… Read more »
June 14, 2022 By Christian Murray The New York City council voted to approve the $101.1 billion city budget late last night, although six members voted against it including Astoria council member Tiffany Cabán. All Queens council members voted in support of it, with the exception of Cabán. She joined other left-wing council members in… Read more »
June 13, 2022 Op-Ed By Jim Magee, Candidate for Assembly District 37 I have lived in this district my entire life and I have never seen the working people of these neighborhoods feel so ignored. It is past time to tax the super-rich in New York State. Billionaires. The Democratic Party is going to have… Read more »