May 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin The city is closing down the field hospital at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. The field hospital, which opened April 10, was established to help ease the overcrowding at Elmhurst Hospital as a time when the number of COVID-19 cases were near their peak. The facility treated 79… Read more »
May 14, 2020 By Christian Murray Ten MS-13 members have been charged with a slew of violent crimes ranging from murder to firearms offences, according to federal investigators. The men, nine from Queens and one from California, are allegedly responsible for three murders that took place in the borough, an attempted murder, fire arms offences… Read more »
May 14, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A new survey has revealed that low-income families in Queens are facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 shutdown. Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit that conducted the survey between April 17 and April 29, found that the majority of low-income households in Queens are worried about running out of… Read more »
May 14, 2020 By Christian Murray The Queens Chamber of Commerce applauded the city council yesterday for passing legislation that would put a temporary cap on the commission that third-party delivery services are allow to charge restaurants during state emergencies such as COVID-19. The bill restricts commission fees charged by apps at 20 percent during any… Read more »
May 14, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Two Queens residents have been busted for allegedly buying a cache of weapons and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent. Joseph Miner, 29, who has a history of posting anti-Semitic and racist and language on social media, was arrested along with Daniel Jou, 40, Tuesday night. The pair, who… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced a bill that would require the federal government to cover the funeral expenses of coronavirus victims. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Act would require FEMA to provide $10,000 to the families of deceased COVID-19 victims to cover the costs associated with taking care of their… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Christian Murray The Democratic primary for the 14th Congressional District takes place June 23 and incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces a high-profile rival in former CNBC reporter Michelle Caruso-Cabrera. We speak to Caruso-Cabrera about her campaign to unseat Ocasio-Cortez and why she believes voters in the district would be better served by… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Council Member Costa Constantinides wants the public golf courses in Queens to be opened up to pedestrians so there is more room for social distancing. Constantinides said that the open space at the golf courses would provide additional room for people to go outside and get fresh air while… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city could see the easing of restrictions beginning next month. The mayor said that with the spread of COVID-19 slowing, there is a chance that the city may allow the reopening of some nonessential businesses next month. “June is when we are… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Frontline workers at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst have been rewarded with a free vacation in recognition of the care they have provided COVID-19 patients. More than 4,000 staff at Elmhurst Hospital were given free round trip flights on American Airlines to destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean. As part… Read more »