Jan. 31, 2020 By Allie Griffin Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 75 undocumented immigrants across the five boroughs, Long Island and the Hudson Valley in the past week — including several living within Queens. The agency announced the number of arrests while decrying New York City’s position as a sanctuary city…. Read more »
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High Ranking NYPD Cop Comes to Sunnyside and Says Bail Reform is Putting People’s Safety at Risk
Jan. 30, 2020 By Christian Murray The state’s new bail reform law is putting public safety at risk and is making it harder for the NYPD to combat crime, according to a high-ranking NYPD officer who spoke at the 108 Police Precinct Council meeting in Sunnyside on Tuesday. Terence Monahan, NYPD Chief of the Department,… Read more »
Developers Would Have to Set Aside 25 Percent of All Units for Affordable Housing Under Scott Stinger’s Proposed Plan
Jan. 29, 2020 By Allie Griffin Comptroller and mayoral-hopeful Scott Stringer outlined his expansive affordable housing plan Wednesday in Washington Heights, while tearing into Mayor Bill de Blasio’s current plan. Stringer’s plan would require developers who build 10 or more units on a site to set aside a quarter of the units for permanent low-income… Read more »
Four Candidates Knocked Off Queens Borough President Ballot
Jan. 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin Four candidates were disqualified Tuesday from appearing on the Queens Borough President ballot for the March 24 special election, including retired NYPD sergeant Anthony Miranda. Board of Elections (BOE) commissioners disqualified Miranda as well as Danniel Maio, Everly Brown and Justina Jaggassar-Ernul at a public meeting on Jan. 28…. Read more »
At Least Nine Residential Burglaries In Sunnyside This Year, With Six in Sunnyside Gardens: NYPD
Jan. 29, 2020 By Christian Murray There have been 14 residential burglaries in the 108 Police Precinct this year, with at least nine of them in Sunnyside, according to police. Deputy Inspector Michael Gibbs, the commanding officer for the 108 Police Precinct, said that one suspect is responsible for at least nine of the 14… Read more »
800,000 Residents Eligible for Half-Price MetroCards
Jan. 28, 2020 By Kristen Torres City officials are encouraging low-income New Yorkers to apply for half price MetroCards under the city’s Fair Fares program. The program was launched in early 2019 for residents receiving cash assistance, and was expanded over the course of the year to include NYCHA residents, CUNY students and veteran students…. Read more »
MTA Launches Ad Campaign to Combat Uptick in Hate Crimes on City Transit
Jan. 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a new ad campaign today to combat an uptick in hate crimes on the New York City transit system. The “Hate Has No Place in Our Transportation System” public awareness campaign will promote kindness, respect and solidarity across digital screens in subways, buses… Read more »
Queens Council Members Split Over Granting Non Citizens NYC Voting Rights
Jan. 27, 2020 By Kristen Torres The Queens delegation is split over a city bill that would grant green card holders and many other legal immigrants the right to vote in city elections. The bill, introduced in the City Council on Jan. 23, would grant permanent residents and other legal immigrants with the right to… Read more »
Ocasio-Cortez Steps Down From Sunnyside Yard Steering Committee, Says EDC is Not Listening to Her Constitutents
Jan. 27, 2020 By Christian Murray Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has penned a letter to the Economic Development Corporation announcing that she no longer wants to be part of the Sunnyside Yard steering committee. Ocasio-Cortez said that she wants out because she says the EDC is not listening to many of her constituents—particularly those who fear… Read more »
Queens Electeds Call on MTA to Redo Bus Network Plan
Jan. 23, 2020 By Kristen Torres The Queens Delegation of the New York City Council penned a letter to MTA officials on Thursday voicing its opposition to the current draft of a plan that would overhaul the Queens bus network. The delegation, which is made up of 15 local representatives, cited “serious, identifiable concerns” with… Read more »