May 7, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A number of local leaders are holding a rally in Kew Gardens Saturday calling on the city not to transfer the control of school safety officers from the NYPD to the Dept. of Education. The rally, called “Keep Safety Agents in Schools,” will take place outside Queens Borough Hall,… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin Two affordable housing lotteries are now open in Long Island City and Astoria, but only to people who make at least $68,500 a year. In total, 13 apartments are up for grabs across the two apartment buildings — which are both located on Crescent Street. To be eligible for… Read more »
May 5, 2021 By Christian Murray Sixteen candidates are vying to replace term-limited Jimmy Van Bramer as the representative for the 26th Council District. In today’s podcast we talk to Jonathan Bailey, who is one of 15 Democrats vying for the seat that covers Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and a portion of Astoria. The… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A local couple will open a new café in Sunnyside Friday – their first business venture together and just three months after the arrival of their second child. Elena Dominguez Cardozo and Octavio Dominguez Campos, a husband and wife duo, will open The Spot Café at 43-24 43rd Ave…. Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Marchers will be on the streets of Jackson Heights Friday in support of anti-government protests in Colombia that have left at least 24 people dead. The rally will start at 93rd Street and 34th Avenue at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 78th Street, with a candle lighting ceremony. Similar… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer’s Chief of Staff Matt Wallace has endorsed candidate Amit Bagga to take over his boss’ seat in the City Council. Wallace told the Queens Post on Wednesday that he officially backs Bagga’s campaign. Van Bramer, however, has remained silent on his choice of replacement… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin Nearly 20 Queens eateries have made the prestigious Michelin’s affordable restaurant list this year, including seven for the first time. The Michelin “Bib Gourmand” guide lists city restaurants with distinguished cuisines at more affordable prices than the better-known Michelin star-receiving establishments. The 2021 list was unveiled Wednesday and includes… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A third man has been arrested in the stray bullet killing of a 37-year-old mother-of-two that took place near Woodside Houses in March. Benaiah Reid, 19, was nabbed by U.S. Marshals in Florida on April 22 and extradited back to New York this week. He faces a number of… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A well-known Queens progressive and an up-and-coming name in left-wing political circles announced that they have cross endorsed one another as they both seek to topple incumbents in upcoming primaries. Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Rana Abdelhamid, from Astoria, announced today that they are backing one another in… Read more »
May 5, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queensboro Dance Festival will kick off later this month and will feature more than 20 outdoor events. The festival will begin on May 15 and will run through Oct. 3. All events will be live streamed. Organizers plan to release information and dates for the performances throughout the… Read more »