March 19, 2020 By Allie Griffin Governor Andrew Cuomo has introduced a number of new measures to help New Yorkers struggling to pay their credit card bills and make mortgage payments — and has taken action to increase the state’s hospital capacity as the coronavirus takes hold. Cuomo is offering relief to New Yorkers facing… Read more »
March 19, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A number of local leaders have condemned U.S. President Donald Trump and some media pundits–such as Tucker Carlson– for labeling the coronavirus the “China virus.” They argue that the use of the term is racist and inflaming discriminatory attacks against New York’s Asian population. Trump has repeatedly used the… Read more »
March 19, 2020 By Christian Murray A 68-year-old man was found dead in his car in Maspeth this morning with cuts to his neck and wrist, according to police. Police received a 911 call at 7:06 a.m. today that a man was unconscious in the back seat of a vehicle parked in the vicinity of… Read more »
March 19, 2020 By Allie Griffin An employee at the Amazon warehouse in Woodside has tested positive for coronavirus, striking fears among hourly workers on the warehouse floor where social distancing is nearly impossible. The worker tested positive for COVID-19 this week and the warehouse at 1 Bulova Ave. was temporarily closed for cleaning, Amazon… Read more »
March 19, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Sunnyside Shines has put together a list of local businesses that are open or are providing services– such as take out and delivery– during the coronavirus pandemic. The Business Improvement District aims to help businesses and customers cope with the new city-wide limits that were put in place combat… Read more »
March 19, 2020 By Christian Murray Police are looking for three suspects wanted for assaulting a man who was coming to a woman’s aid outside a Woodside reception hall earlier this month. The suspects were allegedly harassing the victim’s cousin outside Queens Palace, at 37-11 57th St., shortly before midnight on March 8, police said…. Read more »
March 18, 2020 By Christian Murray The Queens District Attorney’s office plans to facilitate the arraignment of defendants via video conferencing in an attempt to keep employees and alleged criminals safe from COVID-19. Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney, announced yesterday that her office has taken a number of steps to protect defendants, victims, witnesses and… Read more »
March 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin Prompted by the number of coronavirus cases across New York state surpassing 2,000, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all businesses to keep half their workforce home or working remotely. The executive order — which goes into effect Friday — is meant to reduce density of people and reduce the spread… Read more »
March 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The MTA has requested a $4 billion federal bailout to offset the impact coronavirus is having on the agency as ridership levels plummet and costs to combat the virus increase. In an urgent letter to New York’s congressional delegation, MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye said the transportation authority… Read more »
March 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin A Eucharistic minister who distributed the Holy Communion at a Catholic church in Woodside has tested positive for Coronavirus. The minister last handed out the Eucharist to congregants of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, located at 31-30 61st St., on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. He last attended mass on… Read more »