February 5, By Jackie Strawbridge
The City Council voted overwhelmingly to give themselves a 32 percent pay raise on Friday, bringing their salaries from $112,500 to $148,500.
Council Members voted 40 to 7 in approval of the pay raises.…
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Man Sought by Police After Grabbing Woman’s Buttocks on 7 Train
February 4, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed a 27-year-old woman’s buttocks on a Manhattan-bound 7 train near the 61st Street/Woodside station Monday.
The incident took place on Feb. 1, at 8:20 am,…
Best Buy Repairman Finds Child Porn On Customer Computer, Customer About To Get Prison Time
February 3, By Christian Murray
A 63-year-old East Elmhurst man pleaded guilty today to child pornography charges and faces between one to three years in prison upon sentencing, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
The defendant, Michael Murray,…
Dollar Tree Sprouts On Queens Boulevard, Replaces Deals
February 3, By Christian Murray
Deals, which opened a Sunnyside store touting low prices on everyday essentials in 2011, has been transformed into a Dollar Tree store.
The change, which went into effect at the 39-01 Queens Boulevard store last week,…
Q70 Bus To LGA Will Increase Service Starting This Spring
February 2, Staff Report
The MTA will increase service on the Q70 bus this spring to meet the needs of its growing ridership.
The Q70 Limited, which runs to LaGuardia Airport via Woodside and Jackson Heights, has seen its customers double in recent years.…
OT Lounge Listed For Sale After A Rocky Stint On Queens Blvd
February 2, Staff Report
OT, the Greek restaurant located at 39-31 Queens Blvd., is for sale.
The business has been listed on Craigslist. The ad reads that more than $500,000 has been invested in the establishment and that it is ready to open for a new operator.…
Queens Boulevard Property To Get Three Additional Stories
February 2, Staff Report
A two-story building located at 37-02 Queens Boulevard is about to undergo a growth spurt.
The property, which was once occupied by the Queens Furniture Outlet, will be getting three additional floors that will be used for office space.…
Demolition Permit Filed for Queens Boulevard Building
January 29, Staff Report
A Queens Boulevard industrial building is scheduled for demolition.
The owner of 38-01 Queens Blvd. filed demolition plans with the Department of Buildings on Thursday.
The building is owned by Curbcut Queens Blvd, which purchased the property for $12,070,000 in December,…
NYPD: Grinch Attempts to Destroy Christmas Lights at Woodside Church
January 29, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who tried to destroy the Christmas lights at a Woodside church by pouring water over the circuitry.
The suspect entered Corpus Christi Church, located at 31-30 61st Street at 7:50 am on Christmas Eve,…
Van Bramer Issues Report Card: Visibility and Social Media are Key to His Results
January 28, By Christian Murray
It’s 6:30 a.m. and the notoriously bad 7 train is down again. The MTA says it’s signal problems.
“My phone blows up, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, it’s all going crazy,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer remembered.…