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Downtown Flushing’s Top 20 Food Spots Showcased in New Online Guide

Sept. 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A new online guide listing Downtown Flushing’s best food and historical attractions is being launched to support restaurants that have been struggling due to the pandemic.

The guide, called “Flushing’s Finest,” is available for advance online purchase now with a release date of September 25 and will showcase the neighborhood’s top 20 destinations for food as well as some historically significant sites.

The publication is being released by Queens Together, a non-profit which was formed to help restaurants navigate the COVID-19 shutdown and to help people facing food insecurity.

College Point Woman Indicted on Murder Charges in Stabbing Death of Ex-Boyfriend

Sept. 18, 2020 By Christian Murray

A College Point woman was indicted for murder this week for fatally stabbing her former boyfriend in the neck, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.

79-Year-Old Man Dies Following Assault at Forest Park Golf Course Last Week

Sept. 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A 79-year-old man has died after being attacked by a group of teens inside a Woodhaven golf course last week.

Community Compost Sites Back Up and Running in Queens

Sept. 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Community compost and food scraps drop-off sites are back up and running in Queens after the sites were shuttered for months due to pandemic-related budget cuts.

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Suspect Snatches Cell Phone From Woman at Corona Subway Station Earlier This Month: NYPD

Sept. 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Police are searching for a suspect who snatched a cell phone from a woman as she entered a Corona subway station earlier this month.

City Council Passes Bill to Study Use of Drones for Building Facade Inspections

Sept. 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The City Council passed a bill Wednesday that will require the city to explore the use of drones for building facade inspections.

Reopening of In-Person Classes at City Schools Delayed Yet Again for Most Students

Sept. 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The start of in-person classes at the city’s public schools has been delayed yet again for the majority of students.

Northeast Queens Senator Leads Call Demanding City to Postpone Schools Opening

Sept. 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Northeast Queens Senator is leading a call to demand the city postpone schools reopening in-person classes on Monday.

These 10 Queens Public Schools Have Had Positive COVID-19 Cases Since Reopening

Sept. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Staffers at 10 Queens public schools have tested positive for COVID-19 since teachers and administrators returned to schools across the city on Sept. 8.

Restaurants Will Soon Be Able to Add 10 Percent ‘COVID-Recovery Charge’ to Customer Checks

Sept. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Restaurants will soon be able to add a 10 percent service charge to the tab.

City to Ramp Up Sanitation Efforts to Keep Streets Trash-Free Amid Budget Cuts

Sept. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The city will ramp up its sanitation efforts to keep streets trash-free after having cut the Department of Sanitation’s budget by $106 million.

Mayor and His Staff to Take One Week Unpaid Leave to Tackle Budget Crisis

Sept. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Mayor Bill de Blasio and his entire office staff will take one week of unpaid leave in order to help tackle the city’s fiscal crisis amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Shooting at Cops in College Point Sunday: NYPD

Sept. 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A 25-year-old man who fired at police officers responding to a domestic violence call in College Point Sunday has been charged with attempted murder, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.

Queens Council Member Pushes for Con Edison Accountability Measures After Tropical Storm

Sept. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Northeast Queens council member is pushing for accountability from Con Edison after the company took a week to restore power to several Queens neighborhoods in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias last month.

Constantinides to Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking in NYC

Sept. 15, 2020 By Christian Murray

A Queens legislator will be introducing a bill before the city council Wednesday that calls for the decriminalization of jaywalking.

City Launches Special Team to Address COVID-19 Cases at Public Schools

Sept. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City launches a special multi-agency team to address COVID-19 cases at city schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.

Two Men Charged in Fatal Shooting of Jackson Heights Man

Sep. 14, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Two men have been indicted and charged for killing a 20-year-old Jackson Heights man in Corona in June.

Public Review of Flushing Waterfront Rezoning Project to Resume Wednesday

Sept. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The public review process of the contentious Flushing waterfront rezoning project will resume Wednesday after it was postponed several months due to the pandemic.

38-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times in Elmhurst Monday Morning

Sep. 14, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A 38-year-old man was shot multiple times near Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst early Monday morning.

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