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Special Election for Queens Borough President Scheduled for March 24

Jan. 3, 2019 By Christian Murray The special election for Queens borough president has been set for March 24, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last night. Five candidates are vying for the spot that was exited by Melinda Katz when she became Queens District Attorney Jan. 1. Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer, Donovan Richards and… Read more »

Cash, Purses, Jewelry and Credit Cards Stolen from Whitestone Home: NYPD

Dec. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Whitestone home was broken into and ransacked by burglars, who took off with the homeowner’s cash, credits cards and jewelry and purses earlier this month. A 25-year-old man returned to his home in the vicinity of 147th Street and 24th Avenue at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 and… Read more »

Turn Your Christmas Tree into Mulch at City’s Annual Mulchfest

Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The city’s annual MulchFest is back for another year, giving residents a chance to get rid of their Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way. Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city parks and gardens to be turned into mulch during the annual MulchFest. This year’s event will take… Read more »

Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Bill Legalizing E-Bikes and E-Scooters

Dec. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed a bill today that would have legalized most e-bikes and e-scooters across the state. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jessica Ramos in the state senate and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic in the state assembly, easily passed both houses during this year’s legislative session and needed Cuomo’s… Read more »

Liam and Mia Are The Most Popular Baby Names in Queens, According to DOH

Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The New York City Department of Health released a list of last year’s most popular baby names, with Liam being the most popular name for boys and Mia for girls in Queens. Throughout the entire city, Emma and Liam were the most popular baby names in 2018, according to… Read more »