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NYC launches app allowing drivers to pay metered parking on smartphone

December 19, By Hannah Wulkan

Drivers will soon be able to park on the street without worrying about having to pay at the meter.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced this morning a new initiative that would allow customers to pay for on street parking directly from a smartphone app.…

Commanding office of 108 Precinct leaving post after 2-year stint

December 18, By Christian Murray

The commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct—which covers Sunnyside, Woodside & Long Island City—is being transferred by the NYPD to the Internal Affairs bureau in Manhattan.

Deputy Inspector John Travaglia will be leaving the post after heading the precinct for just two years.…

Massive Clock Tower development site bought by Durst Organization for $167 million

December 16, By Hannah Wulkan

The Clock Tower development site in Long Island City is in the hands of a new owner.

The Durst Organization announced today that it has purchased the huge development site at 29-37 41st Avenue from former developers Property Markets Group and Kamran Hakim for $167 million.…

NYPD: Gas station attendant robbed at gunpoint in Woodside

December 15, Staff Report

The police are searching for a man who robbed an attendant at gunpoint at a Queens Boulevard gas station Sunday.

The suspect was a passenger in a vehicle that pulled into the Mobil gas station at 69-02 Queens Boulevard at around 7:40 am,…

Woodside slumlord arrested for bribing building inspector, officials say

December 15, By Hannah Wulkan

A Woodside building owner was arrested for trying to bribe a building inspector to overlook several violations and could face up to seven years in prison, the Department of Investigations announced yesterday.

Susana Escobar Cardena,…

Long-time owner of Marcel’s Cabinet Shop sells building, retires

December 12, By Christian Murray

The long-time owner of Marcel’s Cabinet Shop has sold his Skillman Avenue building and is hanging up his tools for good.

Marcel Didiot, who has built custom-made furniture from his 45-14 Skillman building for past 36 years,…

Spider-Man trailer released, includes some Sunnyside scenes

December 9, Staff Report

The trailer for the #SpidermanHomecoming was released Thursday and includes several Sunnyside scenes.

Marvel has released the trailer just 2 ½ months since the production crew took over a large chunk of Sunnyside late September to shoot a multitude of scenes.…

Van Bramer to host self-defense class, in response to post election fears

December 8, By Hannah Wulkan

Queens residents will have the chance to learn self defense at a free class hosted by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer next week.

Though not an expert himself, Van Bramer has enlisted several community groups to host a self-defense and anti-bullying class next Wednesday at 6 p.m.…

NYPD releases suspect sketch following attack on Muslim MTA Worker

December 7, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked a Muslim MTA worker at Grand Central Station after abusing her on a Manhattan-bound 7 train Monday.

The victim, who was wearing her MTA uniform and hijab,…

Community board continues to question the size of proposed Woodside church

December 6, By Christian Murray

Scores of congregants from a Woodside church attended Community Board 2’s monthly meeting Thursday to support their leaders who seek a zoning variance that would permit the construction of a 5 story structure on the corner of 69th Street and Roosevelt Avenue.…