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We Need to Cancel Rent During the Coronavirus Pandemic: State Sen. Mike Gianaris

Op-ed: April 1, 2020 By State Sen. Mike Gianaris America is facing an unprecedented public health crisis which will soon become an unprecedented economic and housing crisis. With rents due April 1 and jobless claims expected to pass 3.5 million this week, we could see millions evicted from apartments, homes foreclosed upon, and small businesses… Read more »

Man Fatally Struck by 7 Train in Sunnyside Wednesday

April 1, 2020, By Michael Dorgan A man is dead after he was struck by a 7 train at the 46th Street-Bliss Street station this morning, MTA officials and the police said. The victim jumped in front of the Flushing-bound 7 train at around 9:37 a.m. as it pulled into the station, according to the… Read more »

Temporary Hospital at US Open Venue Will Help Burdened Elmhurst Hospital

March 31, 2020 By Allie Griffin The 350-bed temporary hospital that will takeover a portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be used as an overflow facility to specifically help the heavily-burdened Elmhurst Hospital. The beds will begin serving non-ICU coronavirus patients next week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today at the… Read more »

U.S. Open Venue in Flushing Meadows Corona Park to Host 350-Bed Hospital

March 31, 2020 By Allie Griffin A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the home of the U.S. Open, will be converted into a 350-bed temporary hospital as the coronavirus pandemic strains New York City’s hospital system. The Flushing Meadows Corona Park arena will begin its conversion Tuesday, a spokesperson for the… Read more »

Nearly 1,000 NYC lives Lost to COVID-19, More Than 300 From Queens

March 31, 2020 By Michael Dorgan COVID-19 has killed more than 300 Queens residents since the outbreak of the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the NYC Department of Health this morning Since the beginning of the outbreak, Queens has been the hardest borough hit with 309 lives lost, accounting for 33 percent… Read more »

Queens Borough President Special Election Set for June 23

March 31, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Queens Borough President special election finally has a set date — June 23, 2020. The election, which was originally slated for March 24, was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but wasn’t given a new date until yesterday when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order. June 23… Read more »

Community Board 2 to Use Zoom for Monthly Meeting Thursday

March 30, 2020, By Michael Dorgan Queens Community Board 2 will hold its first ever monthly meeting online this Thursday due to the coronavirus shutdown. The board will utilize the online video conferencing platform Zoom to host its April 2 meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in order to abide by the state’s “pause” order. The… Read more »