Author: michaeldorgan

American Brass Weathers the Pandemic, Now Offering Brunch By Michelin Star Chef

Aug. 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan They say timing is everything but for one Long Island City restaurant — the timing of the coronavirus pandemic couldn’t have been worse. American Brass, a stylish new brasserie located at the corner of 49th Avenue and Center Boulevard, opened its doors at the beginning of March following a… Read more »

Tension Mounts Over the Hiring of Private Security Firm on LIC Waterfront

Aug. 26, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A number of residents have launched an online petition opposing private security guards patrolling the Hunters Point waterfront over the coming weeks. The online petition, which was launched Saturday, seeks to prevent a separate group of residents from rolling out a private security firm to clamp down on anti-social… Read more »

Counter-Rally to Take Place Before Pro-Police March in Sunnyside Saturday

Aug. 21, 2020 By Michael Dorgan   A counter-rally is set to take place before a pro-police march in Sunnyside Saturday morning. The opposing rally will meet at John Vincent Daniels Jr. Square in Woodside at 10 a.m. and walk towards 39th Street and Greenpoint Avenue. The group expects to arrive just before a scheduled pro-police march… Read more »

Cruz Introduces Bill Requiring New NYPD Cops To Live Within The Five Boroughs

Aug. 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz has introduced legislation that would require all future NYPD recruits to live within the city in order to serve on the force. The legislation seeks to improve the quality of policing in city neighborhoods by making sure that those who serve the community also live in… Read more »

NYPD Creates New Task Force to Combat Rise in Asian Hate Crimes

Aug. 19, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The NYPD has announced the creation of a new task force aimed at combating the rise of Asian hate crime, which has escalated since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The Asian Hate Crime Task Force has been formed to specifically investigate Asian bias attacks with members of the… Read more »