Dec. 31, 2019 By Christian Murray The MTA has released a draft plan that revamps the entire Queens bus network in an effort to improve service. The new plan aims to increase bus speeds, provide a better connection between Queens and the other boroughs, provide a better link to subways, and reduce commute times. The… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Queens County Democratic Party endorsed Council Member Donovan Richards for Queens Borough President Monday, but not without controversy — the party faced heated backlash from other BP candidates and local Democratic groups who said the endorsement process lacked transparency. Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman stepped down from the race… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres A slab of concrete fell from the 52nd Street subway station Monday and almost killed a man who was climbing the stairs to get on the platform, according to a stunned straphanger who witnessed the near-miss. Jason Zhang, the passenger who witnessed the incident, saw a chunk of concrete fall… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 Staff Report The police responded to a call early this morning that shots were being fired in the vicinity of 47th Avenue and 46th Street. The call came in at 3:37 a.m. and police were told that eight shots were fired at the location. Police responded and found nine casings at the… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The city’s annual MulchFest is back for another year, giving residents a chance to get rid of their Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way. Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city parks and gardens to be turned into mulch during the annual MulchFest. This year’s event will take… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The annual Queens Marathon is back for its fifth year—with a record-breaking number of participants expected and an inaugural half-marathon to boot. The race will take place on March 22 at 8 a.m. and the 26.2 mile marathon course will consist of four laps around Flushing Meadows Corona Park…. Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The New York City Department of Health released a list of last year’s most popular baby names, with Liam being the most popular name for boys and Mia for girls in Queens. Throughout the entire city, Emma and Liam were the most popular baby names in 2018, according to… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The number of chain stores in operation continues to fall across New York City and the decline in 2019 was greatest in Queens, according to a new report. The Center for an Urban Future released its 2019 State of the Chains report this month and noted that the number… Read more »
Dec. 23, 2019 By Allie Griffin Former gubernatorial candidate and “Sex and the City” actress Cynthia Nixon formally endorsed Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer for Queens Borough President today. In a letter to supporters, Van Bramer’s campaign announced he received endorsements from both Nixon and Zephyr Teachout, a former state Attorney General candidate and Fordham… Read more »
Dec. 20, 2019 By Allie Griffin Police are searching for two suspects involved in a recent string of robberies in Woodside. Two men have been grabbing victims from behind and taking off with the victims’ cell phones and wallets over the past two weeks, police said. The pair first robbed a 33-year-old man who was… Read more »