Jan. 3, 2019 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a woman’s buttocks on the stairs of the 40th Street train station last week. The victim, 36, was on the stairs exiting the 40th Street station at around 9:50 p.m. on Dec. 26 when a man allegedly touched her… Read more »
Jan. 3, 2019 By Christian Murray The special election for Queens borough president has been set for March 24, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last night. Five candidates are vying for the spot that was exited by Melinda Katz when she became Queens District Attorney Jan. 1. Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer, Donovan Richards and… Read more »
Dec. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin A bill sponsored by State Sen. Michael Gianaris to increase the amount in dispute that small claims court can address in New York City was signed into a law by the governor Monday. The law increases the previous jurisdictional limit from $5,000 to $10,000 and only applies to courts… Read more »
Dec. 18, 2019 By Kristen Torres A Queens lawmaker held a rally Monday outside the new Amazon distribution center in Woodside, arguing that the e-commerce giant has a history of subjecting its employees to poor work conditions. State Senator Jessica Ramos joined local labor groups on Dec. 16 outside the new facility, which opened in… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2019 By Kristen Torres A Queens lawmaker has introduced legislation to ban “devocalization” surgeries on household pets — a procedure that leaves cats and dogs unable to communicate. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, who represents western Queens, announced the legislation on Dec. 14 while speaking at PetCon NYC — a nationwide conference for animal… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2019 By Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Queens transit advocates rallied for a safer Northern Boulevard on Wednesday morning. The advocates called for a dedicated bus lane, a protected bike lane and safer street designs along the road, where 1,200 people have been injured since 2014, according to Van Bramer’s… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2019 By Michael Dorgan A number of Queens-based groups will receive funding from a new $19 million community awards program that focuses on census-related education and organizing. NYC Complete Count Fund is designed to help over 150 community organizations across the five boroughs build awareness about the 2020 census. Chhaya CDC, the Boys… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2019 By Kristen Torres The building boom near the 52nd Street subway station shows no signs of abating. A developer filed plans Tuesday to build a 5-story, 10-unit apartment building on 52nd Street, on the small block between Roosevelt Avenue and Queens Boulevard. The site, with the official address of 43-30 52nd St.,… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2019 By Christian Murray Trader’s Joes is coming to Long Island City, according to a number of well-placed real estate brokers. The popular grocery chain, known for its quality products at affordable prices, will be moving into 22-43 Jackson Ave. A lease has been signed and the store is expected to open late… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin Less than a year after Amazon backed out of opening its second headquarters in Long Island City, the e-commerce giant announced it would open a new office in New York City — but this time in Manhattan and with far fewer jobs. Amazon has signed a lease for 335,000… Read more »