Sept. 29, 2022 By Czarinna Andres A 50-year-old man was punched multiple times in the face at a subway station in Long Island City during the early hours Wednesday morning, according to police. The victim was aboard a Forest Hills-bound R train at around 12:15 a.m. when the suspect threw an unknown object at him… Read more »
This article was originally published by Chalkbeat New York on Sept. 28, 2022, By Reema Amin Nearly half of New York City’s third through eighth graders passed their state reading tests last school year, while about 38% passed math, according to scores released by city officials Wednesday. The scores are the first measure of how… Read more »
Sept. 28, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Queens Post has obtained shocking video of a delivery driver on a scooter being struck by an alleged hit-and-run-driver in Long Island City Saturday. The video shows delivery worker Armando Escorcia, 28, riding his scooter northbound on 21st Street – at the 44th Drive intersection – at around… Read more »
Sept. 28, 2022 By Christian Murray The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens continues to get funding for its upcoming Astoria development with State Sen. Mike Gianaris allocating $1 million in state funds toward a planetarium in the new clubhouse–and GrubHub donating $500,000 toward a teaching kitchen in the facility. The planetarium and the… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2022 By Christian Murray Community Board 2 is offering residents of Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City with the opportunity to become more involved in the district by appointing what’s known as “public members.” Residents appointed as public members would be able to join one of the many committees on the board and… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2022 By Christian Murray Dozens of elected leaders—including many from Queens—are calling on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to hold another public hearing before deciding whether to allow Con Edison to hike electricity and gas bills next year. More than 50 state officials led by State Sen. Mike Gianaris and… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Two men were shot in Long Island City Sunday near La Guardia Community College. The victims, aged 26 and 27, were walking near the intersection of 47th Avenue and Van Dam Street at around 6:05 a.m. when they heard gunfire ring out and then suddenly felt pain, according to… Read more »
Sept. 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police have released a shocking video of two suspects violently beating an 81-year-old man in Jackson Heights last week – before making off with the victim’s cell phone and $15 cash. The unsettling footage shows the two hooded muggers shoving the senior to the sidewalk outside BQE Billiards &… Read more »
Sept. 23, 2022 By Czarinna Andres A tenant of a luxury apartment complex in Long Island City has filed a lawsuit alleging that a major development company hiked his rent by 58 percent—in violation of rent stabilization laws, the Commercial Observer reported. The lawsuit, which was filed by a tenant of Jackson Park along with… Read more »
Sept. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A video posted online showing an FDNY fire truck failing to maneuver a turn on 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights has intensified the dispute between advocates and opponents of the avenue’s Open Streets initiative. The video, which was posted to Twitter Saturday, shows a firetruck traveling westbound on 34th… Read more »