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Man struck by train after trying to steal boy’s cellphone, NYPD says

April 5, By Michael Florio

A man was struck by a subway this morning after attempting to grab a 13-year-old boy’s cell phone, according to the NYPD.

A 33-year-old man attempted to take boy’s phone on a Manhattan-bound M-train while it was traveling between the 65th Street station and the Northern Blvd station,…

Person struck by train at 65th Woodside station

A person was struck by a train inside Woodside’s 65th Street station, according to the MTA.
The person was hit about 8 am in the station that serves the E,M and R trains. The MTA had not word on the condition of the victim.…

Nail Salon Celebrates One Year Since Opening, Looks to Stand Out From Other Salons

March 26, Staff Report

After opening last February and going through a change in management, Grace Nails & Threading at 43-50 42rd St (between Takesushi and Cafe Bene) is looking to stand out from other salons in the neighborhood by using new surgical-grade cleaning equipment for their grooming tools.…

Kids’ Gymnastics Program Kicks Off Next Week

April 1, By Christian Murray

Two former gymnasts have started a program in Sunnyside that will bring gymnastics classes to young kids in the neighborhood starting next week.

James Finn and Eric Parker will run the program in the basement of the Sunnyside Reformed Church,…

Phipps Houses’ 220-unit Project Officially In Gear, Plans Certified

March 29, By Christian Murray

Controversial plans to build a 10-story, 220-unit building at 50-25 Barnett Ave. are officially in motion, with the developer Phipps Houses kicking off its rezoning application yesterday.

Phipps is seeking a zoning change in order to build on the site that currently allows manufacturing purposes only.…

Plan That Would Toll Queensboro Bridge Introduced In Assembly

March 28, By Jackie Strawbridge

A controversial plan to toll the free East River Bridges is under official consideration by State lawmakers.

The proposal, unveiled by the coalition Move NY last February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…

Mixed Martial Arts To Be Legalized In New York, To Disappointment Of Local Lawmakers

March 28, By Michael Florio

A sport that one local official described as “barbaric” has been legalized by the State legislature.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will soon be legal in New York, after a bill passed the Assembly last week that establishes protocols for the sport and permits professional fights in the State.…