May. 1, 2023 By Christian Murray
A Queens pol has introduced legislation targeting landlords who knowingly rent space to stores illegally selling cannabis.
Council bill would fine landlords renting space to storefront operators illegally selling pot
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‘Open’ or shut case: NYC hit with federal ADA lawsuit seeking to end Open Streets
Apr. 25, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld A dozen New Yorkers with disabilities have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming that its Open Streets program violates the Americans With Disabilities Act, with the hope of scuttling the program. The lawsuit, filed in Brooklyn Federal Court Monday, says everything about Open Streets is a…
Third annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit returns to Queens this month with huge lineup of pitmasters
Apr. 12, 2023 By Emily Davenport Time to fire up the smoker, Pig Beach BBQ’s Third Annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit is back this month and better than ever. On April 29, Pig Beach BBQ’s Queens location (35-37 36th St. in Astoria) becomes the home to this massive benefit that celebrates all things barbecue.…
Ardila ignores calls for him to step down following sexual abuse allegations, victim says ‘he needs to resign’
Mar. 23, 2023 By Christian Murray Ten days after a series of bombshell allegations came out accusing Assemblyman Juan Ardila of sexually assaulting two women, one of the victims told amNY Metro that she is devastated that he has shown no signs of stepping down and that his actions represent a continued “abuse of…
All high schoolers will soon be eligible for reduced ferry fares and greater access to IDNYC cards
Mar. 20, 2023 By Sarah Belle Lin
The city council passed legislation Thursday that will reduce ferry prices for high school students as well as provide additional help for them in accessing IDNYC cards.
LaGuardia AirTrain proposal officially canned by Port Authority, suggests airport shuttle bus instead
Mar. 13, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld The Port Authority on Monday hammered the final nail in the coffin of the controversial proposal to build an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport. The move comes more than a year after Gov. Kathy Hochul halted the plan, a pet project of her disgraced predecessor Andrew Cuomo, and commissioned…
Take ’em off! Top NYPD official tells businesses to demand patrons remove masks in order to enter
Mar. 2, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld A top New York City Police Department official advised business owners to only allow in patrons who take off their masks, ostensibly to deter crime by people who cannot be identified by cameras. The Feb. 28 comments by the NYPD’s Chief of Department, Jeffrey Maddrey, would represent a…
Ex-GOP mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa starts new political club in Queens, to take on DSA pols
Feb. 22, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller Curtis Sliwa, the 2021 GOP mayoral nominee and the founder of the Guardian Angels, has launched a new political club in Astoria Queens aimed at breaking up the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) stronghold in western Queens, he announced in a release Wednesday. The new group, which Sliwa…
NYPD defund pledge and busy schedules: How the City Council Progressive Caucus saw a 15-member defection
Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »
DOT brings back student competition that promotes health and street safety
Feb. 3, 2023 By Jenna Bernath The Department of Transportation has brought back a popular competition this year geared toward K-12 students that promotes health and traffic safety. The competition, called “We’re Walking Here,” aims to increase students’ awareness of the health benefits of walking, and aligns with the city’s Vision Zero initiative that promotes… Read more »