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Two Cases of COVID-19 Variant Omicron Detected in Queens

Dec. 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Two cases of the COVID-19 variant known as Omicron have been detected in Queens, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.

Two Queens residents are among five New York state residents who have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant, which was first identified in South Africa last month. Health officials are concerned that the new variant may be more contagious than prior variants of COVID-19 because of its abnormally high level of mutations, though much remains unknown.

Hochul, who joined Mayor Bill de Blasio at City Hall, said the other cases were found in Brooklyn, Suffolk County and an unknown borough. She didn’t immediately have information on the vaccination status of each case.

DOT Outlines Queens Projects Listed in City’s Transportation Master Plan

Dec. 3, 2021 By Max Parrot

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman released a draft proposal for a “streets master plan” Wednesday that is aimed at guiding bus, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure over the next five years.

Unsightly Concrete Medians in Queens Village to be Transformed into Green Drainage Spaces

Dec. 2, 2021 By Christian Murray

An unsightly stretch of Hillside Avenue known for its large concrete road medians will be undergoing a makeover where it will be transformed into a lush, green area that will prevent neighborhood flooding.

Parks Officials Join Local Leaders to Cut the Ribbon on New Synthetic Turf Field in Jackson Heights Playground

Dec. 2, 2021 By Christian Murray

NYC Parks officials and local leaders cut the ribbon on a new synthetic turf field at Northern Playground in Jackson Heights Tuesday.

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Connecticut Man Indicted on Vehicular Manslaughter Charges in Death of Dirt Bike Rider on Long Island Expressway

Dec. 1, 2021 By Christian Murray

A Connecticut man who allegedly drove drunk and killed a dirt bike rider on the Long Island Expressway in September has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter charges.

Local Leaders Denounce Brutal Assault of 61-Year-Old Asian American Woman in North Corona

Dec. 1, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A 61-year-old Asian American woman was brutally assaulted in North Corona last week in what local leaders are saying was a racist attack.

Local Leaders Denounce Alleged Menorah Vandalism in Hollis Hills

Dec. 1, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Local leaders gathered together Tuesday to denounce the suspected vandalism of a menorah in Hollis Hills.

Long Island/Queens Congressman Tom Suozzi Announces Bid for N.Y. Governor

Nov. 30, 2021 By Christian Murray

Congressman Tom Suozzi, who represents a portion of Northeast Queens and northern Long Island, announced Monday that he is officially running for governor in 2022.

Police Searching for Two Men Tied to a String of Bank Robberies in Western Queens

Nov. 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

Police are looking for two men wanted for carrying out up to a dozen bank robberies throughout western Queens over the past month.

Local Non-Profit Makes Urgent Appeal For Donations to Maximize $10,000 Grant

Nov 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A local community-based non-profit is making an urgent appeal for donations so it can take advantage of a $10,000 challenge matching grant and help local residents in need.

Man’s Body Found on Long Island Expressway in Queens in Apparent Hit-And-Run

Nov. 29, 2021 By Christian Murray

A man was found dead on the Long Island Expressway in Flushing Saturday in what authorities believe was a hit-and-run.

City Council Likely to Pass Legislation Permitting Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections

Nov. 24, 2021 By Allie Griffin

New York City is on track to allow noncitizens the right to vote in local elections.

Owner of ‘Queens’ Oldest Gay Bar’ Purchases Jackson Heights Building That Houses Bar

Nov. 24, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The owner of “Queens’ oldest gay bar” has purchased the Jackson Heights building that the bar is housed in.

Ridgewood Man Sentenced to 19 Months in Prison for Making Online Threats to Kill AOC and Schumer

Nov. 24, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A Ridgewood man has been sentenced to 19 months in prison for making online threats to kill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Chuck Schumer and other leading Democrats.

Queens Electeds Denounce Hate at Rally Outside Bagel Shop Threatened Over Israeli Flags

Nov. 23, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Queens elected officials gathered outside a bagel shop Monday to denounce anti-Semitism—two weeks after the store came under attack for flying the Israeli flag

Auburndale Bar’s Liquor License Suspended, In Wake of Shooting and Resident Complaints

Nov. 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A troublesome Auburndale bar where a shooting took place earlier this month has had its liquor license yanked, officials announced Saturday.

86-Year-old Queens Priest Removed From Ministry Following Credible Claims of Child Sexual Abuse

Nov. 22, 2021 By Christian Murray

An 86-year-old priest has been removed from the ministry following an investigation conducted by the Brooklyn Diocese that determined that a claim of child molestation against him dating back to the 1970s was credible.

‘Anarchists’ Damage Cars, Vandalize Property in Middle Village Amid Protest: Holden

Nov. 22, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A group of “anarchists” shattered car windows, tore down American flags and scrawled expletives on property in Middle Village Friday night, local officials and police said.

Driver Dead After Crashing His SUV on Laurelton Parkway in Queens

Nov. 21, 2021 By Christian Murray

A man is dead after losing control of his SUV while driving eastbound on the Laurelton Parkway on Saturday.

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