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Nearly 50 City Candidates Demand State to Increase Hospital Capacity in Queens

June 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin A group of candidates running for office are demanding the state add more hospitals in Queens. Three current council members and nearly 50 candidates — including mayoral, comptroller and council hopefuls — signed onto a letter last week demanding that New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker expand hospital… Read more »

Council Candidates Spar in Campaign Poster War in Sunnyside

June 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin A campaign poster battle has erupted in the crowded District 26 City Council race just weeks before Election Day. The saga began after a volunteer for Amit Bagga allegedly put up a campaign poster on top of rival candidate Julie Won’s poster. This allegedly has happened on two separate… Read more »

LIC Festival to Celebrate Small Businesses Starting June 14 in Week-Long Event

June 3, 2021 By Ryan Songalia An annual festival celebrating small businesses in Long Island City returns this month with a few notable twists. The event—called LIC Springs to Summer!—typically consists of a street festival along Vernon Boulevard but this year it will be replaced by a series of events and promotions throughout the district… Read more »

Community Group, Dubbed 26 for 26, Forms to Back Bagga for City Council

June 2, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A group of western Queens community leaders has come together to help Amit Bagga break away from a crowded field to win the 26th District council seat. The group, dubbed 26 for 26, is co-chaired by Matthew Wallace, the chief of staff for the term-limited council member Jimmy Van… Read more »

New 24 Hour Deli To Open on Queens Boulevard Later This Month

June 1, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A deli is opening on Queens Boulevard in the heart of Sunnyside that will be open 24 hours a day. Norberto Sanchez, along with a business partner, will be opening Taste Buds, located at 45-05 Queens Blvd., in the middle of June that will offer a range of quick… Read more »