Dec. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray A Bronx man has been indicted for attempted murder in a knife attack that injured two elderly men on the 7 train in Woodside in July. Patrick Chambers, 46, allegedly stabbed two men—one aged 71 and the other 73—on board a 7 train at the 52nd Street station at… Read more »
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Phipps’ Rezoning Application for Sunnyside Complex Gets Community Board Approval
Dec. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray A proposal for a seven-story affordable housing complex in Sunnyside is one step closer to becoming a reality. Community Board 2 voted 28 to 12 in favor of a rezoning application put forward by Phipps Houses, a non-profit developer that seeks to construct a seven-story, 167-unit building at 50-25… Read more »
Affordable Housing Lottery for TF Cornerstone Building on LIC Waterfront Extended to Next Week
Dec. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin There’s still time to apply for an affordable apartment in TF Cornerstone’s new development on the Long Island City waterfront. The city has extended the deadline for the affordable housing lottery that includes 185 affordable units at 52-41 Center Blvd. two weeks — from Nov. 23 to next Wednesday,… Read more »
Citi Bike Docking Stations to Come to Sunnyside-Woodside in Spring 2021: DOT
Dec. 3, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The NYC Dept. of Transportation plans to install Citi Bike docking stations in Sunnyside and Woodside in spring 2021 and is currently looking for community feedback as to where to site them. The DOT is calling on the public to make suggestions via a portal on its website that… Read more »
Three Queens Residents Indicted for Trafficking Firearms Into NYC
Nov. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray Three Queens residents have been indicted for trafficking illegal firearms across state lines. The alleged gun-runners purchased firearms in the Virginia, where the laws are less strict, and then hauled them to New York City to sell. The crew, led by Jessica “Cess Milla” Heyliger of Jamaica, purchased pistols,… Read more »
Sunnyside Santathon Going Virtual This Year, Organizers Aim to Raise $10,000
Dec. 3, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The annual Sunnyside Santathon is being held virtually this year and organizers are looking to raise $10,000 to buy new clothes and toys for children in need. The event, now in its ninth year, was launched Tuesday by a collection of local bars and restaurants known as Sunnyside’s Boulevard… Read more »
Updated: Residents Hold Rally in Opposition to Phipps Houses’ Proposed Barnett Avenue Development
Dec. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray (UPDATED) A number of residents held a rally in Sunnyside Wednesday to call on Community Board 2 and Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer to vote against a rezoning plan that would allow an affordable housing complex to go up on Barnett Avenue. The developer, Phipps Houses, has filed an… Read more »
New York to Get Shipment of 170,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine by Dec. 15: Cuomo
Dec. 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York will receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccination by mid-December, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. New York State is expected to receive 170,000 doses of the vaccine — developed by Pfizer — from the federal government by Dec. 15, Cuomo said. “We expect, if all safety… Read more »
Gun Buy-Back Event To Take Place in Astoria Saturday, As Shootings Are on The Rise
Dec. 2, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Queens District Attorney’s Office will offer cash to residents who forfeit guns during a gun buy-back event in Astoria Saturday. Residents with firearms are invited to turn them in and remain completely anonymous— no questions asked. The event comes at a time when shootings are up in New… Read more »
Donovan Richards to Take Over as Queens Borough President Wednesday
Dec. 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin Council Member Donovan Richards will assume the role of Queens Borough President Wednesday, taking the reins from Acting BP Sharon Lee. Richards will vacate his seat on the City Council tomorrow and take over as Borough President. He can officially take office Wednesday since the NYC Board of Elections… Read more »