Oct. 5, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Queens Council Member Bob Holden is looking to repeal recently-passed legislation that bans the NYPD from using chokeholds. Holden said the anti-chokehold legislation – which made it a misdemeanor when cops use methods of restraints like chokeholds and kneeling on a suspect’s back – hampers officers from doing their… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Christian Murray A New York-based real estate company that needs a zoning change in order to construct a 21-story mixed-use building by the Queensboro Bridge got the green light from Community Board 2 Thursday night. The board’s approval represents a significant step for the development company, which aims to construct a… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin Regal will temporarily cease all U.S. and U.K. operations beginning Thursday as movie theaters in New York remain closed amid the ongoing pandemic. Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced the suspension today, which will impact 40,000 employees across the U.S. “This is not a decision we made lightly,… Read more »
Oct. 2, 2020 By Michael Dorgan More than three dozen “affordable” apartments in a newly constructed building in Long Island City are up for grabs through the city’s affordable housing lottery. The building, called “The Cove,” is located at 43-12 Hunter St. and 37 “affordable” housing units are available for those who earn at least… Read more »
Oct. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray Police have arrested a Corona man for a stray bullet shooting that killed a Jackson Heights mother inside her 34th Avenue apartment early Wednesday morning. Issam Elabbar,31, who lives on 41st Avenue, was nabbed by detectives around 2 a.m. Saturday and faces multiple charges, including murder, manslaughter and possession… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray The police are looking for an alleged pervert who exposed himself to a 23-year-old woman at a Woodside juice bar in July. The NYPD released a photo of the man yesterday who allegedly exposed his penis to the victim at Juice & Beatz, located at 53-17 Broadway. The incident… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2020 By Christian Murray The parent company of New York Sports Clubs and Lucille Roberts has been hit with a lawsuit by the New York Attorney General for illegally charging its members while its gyms were closed. Letitia James, the NY Attorney General, accused Town Sports International of violating the law by charging… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Bel Aire Diner in Astoria is hosting its first ever live concert Saturday, in the style of its popular drive-in movie series. The diner, located at 31-91 21st St., will feature live music from The Darwin Machine, a blues-rock cover and originals band based in Westchester County, during… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A second suspect – and reputed gang member – has been arrested and charged in relation to the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old man in broad daylight in Long Island City in July. Delante Aiken, 18, who lives at the Ravenswood Houses NYCHA development in Astoria, was allegedly involved… Read more »
Sept. 30, 2020 By Christian Murray A Woodside man who allegedly butchered his 78-year-old mother to death with a meat cleaver earlier this year has been indicted on murder charges. David Galicia, 48, of 41st Avenue in Woodside, allegedly killed his mother during the early hours of April 24 by striking her in the head… Read more »