May 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A GoFundme page that was launched to help several Sunnyside residents whose apartments were damaged by a fire in March has raised nearly $11,000. The fire broke out on March 23 and several apartments on floors 2 through 4 of the Phipps Garden Apartments complex on 39th Avenue were… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Four Queens-based start-ups were awarded $10,000 each in seed money last week to expand their respective businesses. A children’s center, a tech-design agency, a butcher shop and a design firm all nabbed $10,000 in the 15th annual Queens Economic Development Corporation’s StartUP! Business Competition. The businesses entered into a… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Two city council members seeking higher office exchanged endorsements on Tuesday. Jimmy Van Bramer, who represents the 26th District in western Queens, and Brad Lander of the 39th District in Brooklyn cross endorsed in their races for Queens Borough President and City Comptroller, respectively. Both are term-limited in their… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Christian Murray A 22-year-old Asian man was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in a Long Island City subway station last month—and police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. Police released video today of the suspect who allegedly approached the victim from behind at the Queens Plaza subway station and… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Allie Griffin The popular New York City music festival Governors Ball has found a new home in Queens this year after it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The three-day event also known as Gov Ball will be hosted at Citi Field in September for the first time in its… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Christina Santucci Lime – a micro-mobility company that operates e-scooter and bike rental programs – recently began its rollout of electric mopeds in several parts of the city, including western Queens. The company plans to initially deploy 100 mopeds in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and a spokesperson said that number… Read more »
May 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin The third annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District kicks off this Friday ahead of Mother’s Day. The weeklong event, which runs through Sunday, May 16, offers a variety of $30 deals at participating personal care businesses like spas, salons, barber shops… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Dozens of illegal riders on dirt bikes and ATVs ripped through Astoria Park Sunday pulling wheelies, revving engines and sending dust flying – before eventually being chased out of the park by police. The unruly sight, which left park-goers angered – and others covered in dust – occurred at… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A city council candidate who received the backing of a number of major labor unions Saturday has released a jobs plan that he says will create 100,000 jobs in New York City. The plan drawn up by Amit Bagga, candidate for city council district 26, aims to create jobs… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Christian Murray The state senate passed a bill last week that mandates that all drinking fountains at public parks be tested for lead on an ongoing basis. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Mike Gianaris, would require that drinking fountains in all city, state and local parks across New York be… Read more »