May 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness likely tied to the coronavirus continues to rise — with 30 new cases overnight. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that 82 children have the illness doctors are calling “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome” —… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin More Queens streets will be closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage New York City. The Department of Transportation (DOT) will open up 12 additional miles of city streets starting tomorrow as part of the city’s Open Streets initiative, Mayor Bill de… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Department of Transportation will install a temporary protected bike lane along Crescent Street, as part of the City’s Open Streets initiative spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. The nearly mile-long bike lane will run from Queens Plaza North in Long Island City to Hoyt Avenue North in Astoria and… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced a bill that would require the federal government to cover the funeral expenses of coronavirus victims. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Act would require FEMA to provide $10,000 to the families of deceased COVID-19 victims to cover the costs associated with taking care of their… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Christian Murray The Democratic primary for the 14th Congressional District takes place June 23 and incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces a high-profile rival in former CNBC reporter Michelle Caruso-Cabrera. We speak to Caruso-Cabrera about her campaign to unseat Ocasio-Cortez and why she believes voters in the district would be better served by… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Sunnyside Community Services is operating under a cloud of uncertainty as it waits on the city to announce its impending budget cuts that will greatly affect its programming. The community-based non-profit provides a wide range of essential programming for individuals of all ages– from pre-K through to senior services…. Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin A new coronavirus stimulus package was unveiled by Congressional Democrats Tuesday that would provide billions in relief funds to help state and local governments. U.S. Representative Nita Lowey and Senator Charles Schumer announced the Democrat-backed bill today that would provide $67 billion in aid to New York municipalities– including… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Christian Murray The police released footage of a bicyclist today who is wanted for swiping a cellphone and credit cards from a woman in Woodside earlier this month. The cyclist allegedly rode up to a 51-year-old woman who was sitting on a bench opposite 53-03 Broadway and then snatched the victim’s… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin An Astoria diner is bringing back the nostalgic drive-in movie for residents looking for some socially distant entertainment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bel Aire Diner, located at 31-91 21st St., is hosting its second drive-in movie Wednesday in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. The diner will screen… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for a man who allegedly broke into an apartment building in Woodside last month and stole a bicycle. The suspect allegedly gained entry to the building at around 3:25 p.m. on April 29 by picking the locks of the lobby doors. The thief then grabbed a… Read more »