January 28, By Christian Murray
Two brothers who pleaded guilty to felony charges in a case where a 25-year-old woman was “bought” for $200 and then held against her will for a week while she was forced to have sex were sentenced today.…
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Video: Queens Blvd Redesign Block by Block
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January 27, Staff Report
A block-by-block video that details all the changes made to Queens Blvd since last summer has been released.
Ryan Russo, representing the New York City Department of Transportation,…
Mayor Visits Sunnyside/Woodside After Disappointing Storm Response In Queens
January 25, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited western Queens Monday morning following statements that he was not satisfied with cleanup efforts here during Winter Storm Jonas.
During a press conference on Sunday, the Mayor said that the City did not do a good enough job clearing the streets in Queens,…
7 Train to Shutdown at 4:00 PM for Winter Storm Jonas
January 23, Staff Report
The New York City Transit Authority and the MTA jointly announced that all above ground and elevated subway lines, including the 7 line, will begin shutting down at 4:00 pm today, with limited underground trains running.…
7 Train To Follow Normal Schedule This Weekend, Scheduled Track Work Cancelled
January 22, Staff Report
With a snowstorm expected to hit New York City, the MTA has canceled its 7 train work this weekend and the train will follow its normal schedule.
This weekend was supposed to be the first of eight weekends this year when the 7 train would be down between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square in order for the MTA to replace its decades-old signaling system and put down new tracks.…
School Likely to Open in Sunnyside/Woodside, As Mayor Allocates $200 million for District Schools
January 22, By Christian Murray
Mayor Bill de Blasio has set aside funds for a new school in Sunnyside/Woodside, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The mayor released his 2017 preliminary budget yesterday, which allocates $200 million for schools in Long Island City,…
Attorney General Targets Local Dealership for Alleged Fraud
January 21, Staff Report
The Koeppel car dealerships, several of which are located on Northern Boulevard, have been slapped with a lawsuit by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for unlawfully selling credit repair and identity theft protection.…
Merchant Spotlight: Souk El Shater
January 21, Sunnyside Shines
Ahmad Osman serves up some of the best falafel, gyro and baklava in Sunnyside.
Along with his family, Ahmad has operated Souk El Shater on Queens Boulevard since 2011, and prior to that, he was in business on 43rd Avenue.…
Man Robs Woodside Bodega at Gunpoint
January 20, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a Woodside convenience store at gunpoint Monday night.
The suspect entered into a bodega located at 54-03 Northern Blvd at around 8:40 pm, before jumping over the counter and demanding money from a store employee,…
De Blasio Declares 2015 Safest Year On Record For NYC Roads, Announces $115 million In New Vision Zero Funds
January 19, Staff Report
Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Vision Zero a success Tuesday, announcing that 2015 was the safest year for New York City roads on record.
De Blasio made the announcement alongside the DOT at Woodside’s Razi School on Queens Boulevard,…