Dec. 13, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Flushing Council Member Peter Koo’s bill to suspend alternate side parking on the eve of Lunar New Year, one of the most important holidays celebrated by Asian Americans, has been unanimously approved by the City Council. The bill was introduced by Koo in February of this year, two years… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The Riders Alliance, a New York based transit activist group, is gearing up for its “Fix the Subway” community action meeting planned in Flushing tomorrow. The meeting, which will take place at Flushing Library at 41-17 Main St. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., calls on New Yorkers to… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2018 By Christian Murray A bill sponsored by two Queens lawmakers that requires bars and restaurants to notify community boards before they apply for an after-hours liquor license was signed into law last week. Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) passed legislation earlier this year that requires bars and restaurants to notify their… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A fire broke out in a Flushing building Tuesday night which resulted in the death of a 65-year-old woman, according to authorities. More than 60 firefighters responded to the call at 8:49 p.m. on Dec. 12 for a first floor fire at 43-32 Kissena Blvd., according to the FDNY…. Read more »
Dec. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The city’s Economic Development Corporation is exploring the possibility of adding new ferry routes to the system, and has already seen interest in at least two Northeast Queens sites after conducting early stages of its feasibility study, according to Council Member Paul Vallone. Vallone said on Monday that New… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The ‘Faces of the 7 Train’ exhibit, which was scheduled to be displayed at the Flushing branch of Queens Public Library this Friday, has been unexpectedly cancelled. The street photography exhibit, curated by Drew Kerr and consisting of 32 candid images he took of 7 train riders over the… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed an autobody shop in Willets Point at gunpoint Saturday, taking off with about $2,200 in cash. The suspects entered Discount Mufflers, located at 126-01 38th Ave., at about 8:10 p.m. before one of the men grabbed an employee and… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2018 By Christian Murray The Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to local food businesses to make them aware of the city’s ban on single-use Styrofoam containers beginning Jan. 1, 2019. The law will apply to businesses that use Styrofoam takeout containers, including cups, plates, bowls and trays. Prepackaged foods that… Read more »
Dec. 10, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Flushing Assemblymember Ron Kim has launched his campaign for public advocate, becoming one of several candidates joining in on the ever-crowding race. Kim, who is currently serving his fourth term as assemblyman for the 40th district, announced his run on Monday and laid the basis for his “people over… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The owners of the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory are opening a Flushing location this Saturday. The new store, dubbed The Original Flushing Ice Cream Factory, is opening at 135-15 40th Rd. at 1 p.m. and there will be free giveaways and holiday treats on offer to mark the occasion. The… Read more »