July 20, 2020 By Christian Murray A prolific developer who was best known in Queens for the demolition of the 5Pointz site in Long Island City has died. Gerald ‘Jerry’ Wolkoff, who was behind several large developments in New York and Long Island, died Friday at the aged of 83. He suffered from a brief… Read more »
July 15, 2020 By Asha MacKay For Dawa Bhuti of Dawa’s restaurant in Sunnyside, the only way to get through dark times is with a sunny attitude. Bhuti is co-owner of the restaurant along with her uncle and father. Located on the border of Sunnyside and Woodside at 51-18 Skillman Avenue, Dawa’s has made itself… Read more »
July 14, 2020 Editorial Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has gone AWOL. He has not answered one question put to him this year by the Queens Post publications—after nearly 10 years of quick responses and lengthy statements. What’s changed? The Queens Post ran an article Jan. 20 covering the borough president debate that was held… Read more »
By Yoav Gonen, THE CITY This story was originally published on 07/12/20 by THE CITY Athanasia Zapantis was at her job as a home health aid on the evening of Father’s Day when her 29-year-old son called in a panic. George Zapantis, described by family members and neighbors as a gentle giant with mental health… Read more »
July 12, 2020 By Christian Murray Disturbing video has gone viral of a slashing that took place on the 7 train in Woodside last week. The video shows two straphangers, both in their 70s, being attacked by a man with a pocket knife on a Manhattan-bound train– between 61st Street and 52nd Street– at around… Read more »
July 10, 2020 By Carol Wilkins, April Simpson-Taylor, Claudia Coger & Annie Cotton-Morris The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been equitable across New York City. While some New Yorkers have been able to work from home, or leave the city temporarily to wait the pandemic out, our NYCHA family has been devastated with the… Read more »
July 9, 2020 By John Bolger The iconic Citi logos have been removed from the top of One Court Square, marking the end of an era in Long Island City. Scaffolding was erected on the roof of the building late last month in order to facilitate the removal. The logo had adorned the top of… Read more »
July 9, 2020 By Asha MacKay What started as a man giving away books on a street corner has turned into a tug-of-war over community use of public space in Sunnyside. The Sunnyside Free People’s Library, located on the corner of Skillman Avenue and 43rd street and in operation seven days a week, is a… Read more »
July 8, 2020 By Christian Murray A popular French restaurant located on Skillman Avenue has closed. Vincent Caro, who established Côté Soleil in 2016, posted a message on Instagram Tuesday announcing that he had closed the 50-12 Skillman Ave. venue for good. “We are proud to have provided high-quality food and been an enthusiastic part… Read more »
July 8, 2020 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced last night that he is opposed to the plans put forward by a group of developers that would bring as many as 15 buildings to a 28-acre area in Long Island City. Van Bramer, who has less than 18 months left in office… Read more »