October 28, By Michael Florio
Security systems at the Woodside Houses are going to be upgraded.
Assemblywoman Margaret Markey has announced a grant of $1 million for security upgrades at the 20-building housing complex. The grant will pay for security cameras in every elevator,…
October 28, By Jackie Strawbridge
Many New Yorkers will get some relief from the daily commute starting in January.
A new city law called the Commuter Tax Benefit goes into effect on Jan. 1 that will extend transit benefits to more than 450,000 New Yorkers,…
October 28, Staff Report
A woman almost had her cell phone snatched when a man tried to grab it at the 40th Street subway station while she was speaking on it, according to police.
The suspect approached the 33-year-old victim from behind on the stairwell at around 1:20 pm on Monday,…
October 28, By Christian Murray
Crime continues to plummet in the 108 Police Precinct, with the number of reported incidents down 18 percent year-to-date.
The precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, reported the second largest drop in crime of the 76 police precincts citywide year-to-date.…
October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, has earned the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The proposal, put forward by the coalition Move NY in February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…
October 26, By Christian Murray
With mom and pop stores throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn disappearing at a rapid pace, local advocates are backing a City Council bill that they believe will prevent similar hemorrhaging here, before hefty rent hikes take their toll.…
October 26, Staff Report
A young man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Steinway Street on Sunday, according to the NYPD.
Police found Woodside resident Nathaniel Gomez, 22, at 23rd Avenue and Steinway Street around 6 a.m.…
OPINION
By Adam Weinstein, president & CEO of Phipps Houses
On Monday night, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Phipps Houses will host a town hall to foster open dialogue about a new affordable housing development Phipps has proposed for 50-25 Barnett Avenue,…
October 22, By Christian Murray
A new fitness center is opening Monday that aims to help residents get in shape through group workout sessions.
CrossFit Sunnyside will be holding its first class at 6 am, October 26, at 47-01 Barnett Avenue,…
October 21, Staff Report
A Tibetan-American restaurant will be opening on Skillman Avenue where Lety Bakery Café II is currently open.
The owner of the restaurant, called Three Sisters, will occupy 51-18 Skillman Avenue.
The owner, who spoke last week at a Community Board 2 meeting as part of her application for a beer &…