Oct. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin New Yorkers — and all Americans — have just one more day to fill out their Census survey after the Supreme Court approved its early termination in a ruling yesterday. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Donald Trump Tuesday and allowed the administration to cut the count… Read more »
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Barry Grodenchik, Who Represents Eastern Queens in City Council, Announces That He Will Not Seek Re-election
Oct. 14, 2020 By Christian Murray Council Member Barry Grodenchik announced this morning that he will not seek re-election and will step down when his current term ends Dec. 31, 2021. Grodenchik, who represents eastern Queens, is one of only four council members in Queens eligible to serve another term due to term limits. His… Read more »
More Than 1,500 Students and Teachers Tested for COVID-19, Just One Positive Case Found
Oct. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City tested more than 1,500 public school students and educators for COVID-19 last week and found just one positive case — a student. The Department of Education (DOE) began its random testing program in schools on Friday at 56 schools — including seven in Queens — and… Read more »
Rental Prices Dip Across Queens, Significant Drop in Long Island City: Report
Oct. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The average cost to rent an apartment in Queens has dropped in the past year, according to a new report. The report, released by M.N.S. Real Estate, revealed that, on average, rental prices across the borough have decline by about 4 percent from a year ago. The average price… Read more »
Queens Public Library Launches Online Book Club
Oct. 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Queens Public Library (QPL) is launching a free online book club so bookworms can connect safely to discuss their latest reads. Members of the book club will read one book every two to three months — with the first being “Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices.” QPL… Read more »
More Than 110 Partygoers Busted for Illegal Rave Inside Cunningham Park
Oct. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan More than 110 partygoers were busted for taking part in an illegal secret-rave party inside a Queens park early Sunday morning. The partiers – who were flouting social distancing guidelines – were shut down by the New York Sheriff’s Department inside Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows at around 1:50… Read more »
Police Looking for Suspect Involved in Three Break-Ins in Northern Queens
Oct. 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin Police are looking for a man who was allegedly involved in three break-ins in Flushing and Whitestone last month. The man allegedly hit two homes in Flushing on Sept. 15 and a third in Whitestone on Sept. 22, police said. He first got inside a home at 23-37 Whitestone… Read more »
Astoria Legend and Yankees Pitching Great Whitey Ford Dead at 91
Oct. 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin Astoria-native and New York Yankees pitching great Whitey Ford died Thursday night at his home on Long Island. Ford grew up playing ball in the sandlots of Astoria with the neighborhood’s 34th Avenue Boys and went on to spend his entire 16-year professional baseball career as a New York… Read more »
Meng Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism Following COVID-19 Outbreaks
Oct. 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng is concerned that the Jewish community will be targeted by bigots following the outbreak of COVID-19 in a number of ultra-orthodox neighborhoods across the city. Meng — who has herself been subject to anti-Asian vitriol related to the coronavirus outbreak — said leaders must prevent… Read more »
New Floral Installation Launched At Queens Farm
Oct. 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan If you are looking for something to brighten your mood, look no further than the Queens Farm Museum. The farm museum has teamed up with a local production company to bring a colorful new exhibit to its outdoor winter program. The Floral Escape, a company that specializes in creating… Read more »