Feb. 17, 2021 By Christian Murray Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has come under heavy fire for his delay in reporting the number of nursing home residents killed by COVID-19, railed against one of his chief critics—Queens Assembly Member Ron Kim—during a press conference today. The attack followed a letter that Kim co-wrote Tuesday—along with eight… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The New York State Attorney General Letitia James is suing Amazon for allegedly failing to keep its employees safe from COVID-19 – including workers at its facility in Queens. James filed a lawsuit against Amazon Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of “repeatedly and persistently” failing to take measures to… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Allie Griffin Restaurant owners are struggling to keep their businesses afloat after relying on outdoor dining alone during the cold winter months. Indoor dining just reopened in the city at 25 percent capacity last Friday, but a new report shows the toll its absence has had on city eateries. More than… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Allie Griffin Some of the neighborhoods that were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City have the lowest vaccination rates for the virus, new ZIP code data shows. Queens neighborhoods like Corona — once called the “epicenter of the epicenter” of the pandemic — and Far Rockaway —… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Applications are now being accepted for a scholarship program that was set up to honor the life of a boy with Autism who tragically drowned more than seven years ago. The annual scholarship was established in 2016 and is named after Avonte Oquendo, who disappeared after he wandered away… Read more »
Feb. 16, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens County Democratic Party endorsed a slate of candidates today for the June primary elections. The entire slate – consisting of more than a dozen candidates for City Council, as well as comptroller, Queens Borough President and several judgeships — was put up for a single vote and… Read more »
Feb. 16, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Amazon is opening a new facility in Long Island City – although it won’t be a sprawling new headquarters like the one it proposed to build two years ago. The tech giant announced today that it will be opening a new delivery station on 21st Street later this year,… Read more »
Feb. 16, 2021 By Christina Santucci Revel, a company best known for its moped-sharing program, is launching a new leasing service for electric bikes, or e-bikes. The company will be offering stylish e-bikes for $99 per month–starting next month–and will drop off the vehicles to its subscribers’ front door when they enroll. The e-bikes, which… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin The MTA is reducing the subway’s overnight shutdown period and expanding its hours of operation, state officials announced today. The four-hour overnight subway shutdown that has been in place for roughly 10 months will be reduced beginning Monday, Feb. 22. Starting Monday, the system will be closed for just… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to install a permanent two-way protected bike lane along Northern Boulevard that would better connect cyclists in Woodside to the Queensboro Bridge. The plans, which were presented to Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee Wednesday, would see a permanent two-way bike lane stretch… Read more »