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Rally Demanding Billionaires Pay More Taxes To Be Held in Corona Sunday

Aug. 8, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A rally is taking place in Corona Sunday calling for New York’s billionaires to pay more taxes to help the state recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn.

The “Barrios Not Billionaires” march is being organized by Make the Road New York and will kick off near Corona Plaza at 2:30 p.m. The demonstration is being supported by several Queens elected officials and other advocacy groups.

Make the Road New York (MTRNY), a New York City-based immigrant advocacy group with an office in Jackson Heights, wants the ultra-rich to cover the $14 billion state deficit projected for 2021 that was caused, in large part, by the coronavirus shutdown.

Cuomo Says Schools Can Hold in-Person Classes With Conditions This Fall

Aug. 7, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all schools across the state are permitted to re-open in the fall for in-person classes.

City Shutters New World Mall in Flushing for Violating State-Mandated Closure During Pandemic

Aug. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The city shut down a popular shopping mall in Flushing after finding customers inside common areas of the mall — a violation of state COVID-19 regulations.

More Than 35,000 Queens Households Still Have No Power

Aug. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

More than 35,000 Queens homes are still without power two days after Tropical Storm Isaias toppled trees and took down wires across the borough — and some residents won’t get their power restored for another four days.

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Woman Slashed With a Knife on 7 Train in Jackson Heights Wednesday: NYPD

Aug. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A 29-year-old woman was slashed with a knife by a man on board a 7 train in Jackson Heights yesterday.

Mad For Chicken Opens Bayside Location, Sunnyside Venue Soon to Follow

Aug. 5, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A popular Korean-style chicken restaurant has spread its wings and opened a large joint in Bayside – with an additional Sunnyside venue to launch in a few weeks.

New York City to Begin COVID-19 Checkpoints for Travelers From 35 States

Aug. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City will set up random checkpoints at key entries into the city to identify people traveling from states with high COVID-19 infection rates and ensure they quarantine.

Larvicides Aimed at Reducing Mosquitoes to be Sprayed in Marsh Areas in Central and Eastern Queens

Aug. 5, 2020 By Christian Murray

The NYC Department of Health will be spraying larvicides over the marshes and wetland areas in central and eastern Queens starting Thursday as part of a mosquito control initiative.

Ridgewood and Rego Park Eateries Get Their Liquor Licenses Suspended for Allowing Indoor Dining

Aug. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Two more Queens restaurants were added to the long list of borough establishments that have had their liquor licenses suspended for violating COVID-19 regulations.

Hinoki Japanese Restaurant in Forest Hills Closes

Aug. 5, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A Japanese restaurant is the latest eatery to permanently shutter in Forest Hills in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

More Than 45,000 Queens Residents Are Without Power Due to Isaias Storm Damage

Aug. 5, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Tens of thousands of Queens residents are without power this morning after Tropical Storm Isaias toppled trees and damaged power lines Tuesday — and they may not get it back for days.

Man in 60s Killed After Tree Falls Onto His Car in Briarwood: NYPD

Aug. 4, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A man was killed after a tree fell onto his car in Briarwood during Tropical Storm Isaias Tuesday.

Off Duty Cop Arrested for Beating Wife On Street in Queens Sunday: NYPD

Aug. 4, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An off duty NYPD cop has been arrested for beating his estranged wife on a Utopia street Sunday following a dispute over child visitation rights.

Tropical Storm Isaias Leads to Shutdown of Above-Ground Subway Service, Power Outages

Aug. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The MTA has suspended above-ground subway service as Tropical Storm Isaias batters the five boroughs, knocking over trees and causing power outages.

Queens Pharmacist Charged With Setting Fire To Speed Camera in Douglaston: Feds

August 4th, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An anti-Semitic Queens pharmacist – who expressed his support of last year’s mass shooting of Muslims in New Zealand – has been arrested by the feds for setting fire to a speed camera in Douglaston.

Oxiris Barbot Steps Down as Health Commissioner, Replaced by Jackson Heights Resident

Aug. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray

The NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot has resigned and the mayor has already announced a replacement.

Four More Queens Bars Slapped with Liquor License Suspensions as State Continues COVID Crackdown

Aug. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Four additional Queens bars have been slapped with liquor license suspensions as the state continues to shut down those establishments that violate COVID-19 restrictions.

SNAP Recipients Will Be Able To Use Their Benefits to Buy Groceries Online Under Hevesi Bill

Aug 4, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

People dependent on SNAP will be able to use their government benefits to buy groceries online on a permanent basis if a new bill that was passed by the state legislature last month is signed into law.

80 Percent of Restaurants & Bars Were Unable to Pay Their Full Rent in July: Survey

Aug. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray

Four in five bars and restaurants in New York City were unable to pay their full rent in July, according to a new study.

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