April 16, 2021 By Christian Murray A lucrative state tax break that has benefited a number of high-profile developers has come to an end. State Sen. Mike Gianaris passed legislation that was included in the state budget that scraps a handsome tax break that allows developers who invest in designated “opportunity zones” to defer and… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin Former Council Member Elizabeth Crowley officially announced Wednesday that she is running for Queens Borough President once again. Crowley, who was surrounded by well-wishers, made the announcement at an event held on the steps of the Flushing Library Wednesday. “Our borough was facing crises on many fronts even prior… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Rana Abdelhamid became an activist at age 16, when a man on the street tried to snatch the hijab off her head. Today, more than 10 years later the Astoria progressive announced that she is looking to grab a seat in congress. Abdelhamid, 27, is running for New York’s… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city will invest $58 million to expand services for seniors to help them stay in their own homes, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The money will be invested in the first year of de Blasio’s five-year “Community Care Plan” for older New Yorkers. The plan calls for… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Allie Griffin A local nonprofit has launched a bilingual resource guide on the state’s recently passed “Excluded Workers Fund” for undocumented immigrants who have lost work due to the pandemic. Make the Road NY has created a website to help residents who qualify for the fund access accurate and up-to-date information… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Ryan Songalia An international food and beverage hall is slated to open in Astoria next month. The World Artisan Market, which will feature eight restaurants, will be located inside a repurposed warehouse at 34-39 31st St. The food hall will house French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish restaurants. The market was expected… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Christian Murray New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this afternoon that he is extending the 11 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants until midnight. The change will go into effect Monday, April 19. The announcement comes after bar and restaurant owners have been complaining that the 11 p.m. closing hour is… Read more »
April 13, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Calling all gardeners! A Long Island City non-profit is looking for volunteers to take part in a popular gardening program that helps with the upkeep and beautification of two waterfront parks. The program, which consists of a series of volunteer days, will kick off on April 24 and will… Read more »
April 14, 2021 By Ryan Songalia For many Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic created a financial strain that is still being felt more than a year later. That sting has been felt more so by those who haven’t qualified for federal unemployment assistance or other pandemic benefits—primarily undocumented immigrants. That’s where Sunnyside Community Services has tried… Read more »
April 13, 2021 By Christian Murray The NYPD released video footage of a man shot twice by a police officer inside his basement in Maspeth earlier this year. The incident, which may be disturbing to watch, took place on the evening of Friday, Jan 8 after police received a 911 call at around 6:20 p.m…. Read more »