Aug. 2, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Congresswoman Grace Meng has introduced legislation to explore the possibility of creating the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The bill calls for the creation of an eight-member panel consisting of experts in the fields of museum planning… Read more »
Aug. 2, 2019 By Max Murray Flushing’s Golden Shopping Mall, known for its string of food shops, has closed for renovations, according to published reports. The Golden Shopping Mall, located at 41-26 Main St., contains a multitude of cheap, delectable eateries and is best known for Chinese food. On July 30, according to Grub Street,… Read more »
Aug. 2, 2019 By Allison Griffin Classrooms in nearly 50 different elementary schools in Queens tested positive for lead, according to new data released by the Department of Education Wednesday night. Inspectors hired by the DOE found lead-based paint in 48 borough schools where children below the age of six study, according to the data…. Read more »
July 30, 2019 By Max Murray The police are looking for a thief who swiped $1,500 in cash from an adult day care center in Flushing last week. According to the police, at 6:22 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, the male burglar entered the facility located at 132-28 41st Ave. His means of entering the… Read more »
July 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Queens man was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway near 169th Street Monday night, police said. The deceased, 63-year-old Juan Moncada, suffered trauma about the body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The drunk driver identified by police… Read more »
July 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin Three streets in Northeast Queens will be co-named to honor a late College Point civic leader, a young teen whose life was tragically cut short and a late Chief Warrant Officer Five who served in the United States Military and New York Army National Guard. The New York City… Read more »
July 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Board of Elections unanimously certified the election results in the contested Queens District Attorney Democratic Primary race today, naming Borough President Melinda Katz victorious over public defender Tiffany Cabán. Despite the board’s certification, the race is far from over, as Cabán’s campaign continues to contest more than 100… Read more »
July 26, 2019 Staff Report Row, row, row your boat…or hang out on shore and watch unique sports drama while enjoying food, live performances, children’s activities, and martial arts. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will take place in – and around – Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, and… Read more »
July 25, 2019 Staff Report Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $58.4 million plan to improve bike safety throughout the city, following a rash of cyclist deaths this year, including two in a 24-hour period just this week. The wide-ranging plan includes a number of infrastructure, enforcement, policy and outreach measures. It plans to… Read more »
July 25, 2019, Jackie Strawbridge The recount in the Queens District Attorney Democratic primary race completed today, with Borough President Melinda Katz declaring victory over public defender Tiffany Cabán. “Now that every valid vote has been counted and recounted, the results confirm once again that the people of Queens have chosen Melinda Katz as the… Read more »