June 9, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Locally grown artichokes, collard greens and other produce will be on shelves at a soon-to-open farm stand in front of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. The farm stand will be open each Thursday from July 1 through Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The produce is… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin The State Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Michael Gianaris Monday that would broaden the state’s antitrust laws and give them more teeth. The legislation, dubbed the “21st Century Antitrust Act,” would make it easier for the state and private industry to fight large corporations that monopolize the… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Christina Santucci StreetsPAC, a political action committee (PAC) aimed at improving safety on New York City’s streets and supporting policies that promote walking, biking and transit, endorsed a slate of candidates for this month’s Primary Election. The group backed incumbent Queens Borough President Donovan Richards as its first choice for beep,… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Christina Santucci A time capsule was buried at the Astoria branch library Monday that will remind those who open it in 25 years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sealed container includes – among other items – a Queens Public Library (QPL) face mask and notes from young patrons. The capsule will… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday for punching a 75-year-old Asian woman in the face near LeFrak City in Corona last month. Christian Batista, who lives in Corona, allegedly punched the senior as he passed her on the sidewalk near 97th Place and 57th Avenue on May 26, police… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christian Murray The plan to transform the former Phipps Playground in Sunnyside into a thriving public park is a step closer to becoming a reality. The Parks Dept. has just released preliminary design plans for the new playground, which is located on the corner of 39th Avenue and 50th Street. The… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin The MTA Inspector General released a report last week detailing a pattern of neglect among its workers tasked with inspecting elevated subway tracks. The MTA released the results of a year-long investigation, which was launched following a series incidents in 2019 of large debris falling from the elevated subway… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Activists put up a controversial message on the marquee sign at the shuttered Sunnyside movie theater about two weeks ago—and the property owner is coming under fire from many Jewish residents. John Ciafone, the owner of the vacant cinema at 42-17 Queens Blvd., has been bombarded with e-mails and… Read more »
March 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Some of the borough’s biggest names in entertainment will help celebrate the Queens Public Library’s 125th anniversary at a free virtual gala Tuesday. Actor, writer and producer Awkwafina, who is known for her hit show “Nora from Queens,” will make an appearance alongside “Shark Tank” star and FUBU clothing… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed more than a dozen Queens candidates for City Council over the weekend – through her political action committee (PAC), Courage to Change. She announced the PAC’s preferences during a rally Saturday outside City Hall with 60 Democratic Council candidates – including 18 from Queens…. Read more »