Jan. 3, 2022 By Christian Murray Permits have been filed for an eight-story, 61 unit building to go up on 50th Street in Woodside where Phyzique Gym and New City Billiards & Café were located. The proposed development is expected to go up at 43-12 50th St., between 43rd and Roosevelt Avenues, near the 52nd… Read more »
Jan. 3, 2022 By Allie Griffin A woman was fatally stabbed on New Year’s Day in Astoria in what police said was the first homicide in New York City this year. The unidentified woman, who is believed to be in her 40s, was found lying unconscious on the sidewalk near the busy intersection of 23rd… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2021 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, who has represented the 26th Council District since 2010, ends his time in office Friday. We had an extensive discussion with Van Bramer in a podcast just prior to Christmas. Van Bramer discusses his achievements, such as the 10,000 school seats that have been… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2021 By Allie Griffin More than a dozen Queens residents died of COVID-19 Tuesday — the highest number of fatalities among the 62 counties in New York State. Altogether, 97 New Yorkers died from COVID-19 Tuesday including 13 Queens residents as the number of cases reached the highest level on record amid a… Read more »
Dec. 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a Queens legislator’s bill into law Tuesday that requires the MTA to prioritize bicycle access on MTA bridges and in commuter train stations. The legislation sponsored by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas requires the MTA to develop a strategic plan to promote both bike and pedestrian access… Read more »
Dec. 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member-elect Julie Won shared a video Tuesday that doubled as a pregnancy announcement and notice that she has been sworn into office. The incoming council member posted a video saying that she is expecting a child and has been sworn in to represent District 26 — which covers… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2021 Staff Report The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is making an end-of-year push to raise money to help aid its mission to keep Long Island City’s parks clean, vibrant and engaging. HPPC hopes to raise funds in order to continue its park conservancy efforts into the new year. The nonprofit is now halfway… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2021 By Christian Murray CityMD, which operates a popular chain of urgent care clinics, will be temporarily closing its Sunnyside and Rego Park locations starting Wednesday. The chain, which has been a go-to spot for many to get both rapid and PCR tests for COVID-19, began closing clinics on Dec. 22 due to… Read more »
Dec. 28, 2021 By Allie Griffin Officials are opening more COVID-19 test sites across Queens this week as COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket. The city, state as well as local lawmakers are all opening additional test sites to meet increased demand. New Yorkers have been waiting in lines for hours to get a coveted COVID-19… Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on Dec.20, 2021, 9:29 p.m. By The City In the eight years Bill de Blasio has led New York City, he’s delivered eight State of the City addresses — the annual declarations of purpose and priorities mayors use to sell their agendas. Each year, he has used… Read more »