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Astoria Lawmakers Want Key Food Lease Extended, Store in Danger of Closing

May 25, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A group of Astoria lawmakers are trying to prevent a local supermarket from shutting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The legislators aim to stop the real estate company that owns 22-15 31st St. from kicking out Key Food when its lease comes to an end in October. The elected officials fear that dozens of jobs will be lost and it will be tougher for many residents to get food.

The officials penned a joint letter on May 20 that was sent to the real estate owners Jenel Real Estate and A&H Acquisitions calling on them to extend the supermarket’s lease for at least another year.

Daily COVID-19 Deaths Fall Under 100 For First Time in 2 Months: Cuomo

By Michael Dorgan, May 23, 2020

The number of New Yorkers that have died from COVID-19 in a single day has dropped below 100 for the first time in two months, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today.

Queens Doctor Busted In Oxycodone Scheme: Feds

May 23, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A Queens doctor and his patient who allegedly used prisoner names as part of an illegal scheme to buy and sell oxycodone have been busted by the DEA.

More Queens Streets Will Be Made Car-Free as Part of City’s Open Streets Initiative

May 22, 2020 By Allie Griffin

More Queens streets will be turned over to pedestrians and cyclists beginning tomorrow, as the city expands its open streets initiative during the coronavirus pandemic.

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89 New York City Children Have Rare Illness Tied to COVID-19: Health Dept.

May 22, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the coronavirus has risen to 89, according to the NYC Health Department.

City Council Should Oppose Funds for New Jails in Budget: CB9

May 21, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Queens Community Board 9 has called on the city council to vote against the funding of borough-based jails in the upcoming 2021 budget.

All NYC Public School Families Will Get $420 Per Child For Food

Developers Unveil Big Plans for LIC Waterfront, Up to 12 Million Square Feet Planned

May 21, 2020 By Christian Murray

A group of developers looking to build on a 28-acre section of land surrounding Anable Basin provided an overview of their plans at a Community Board 2 Land Use Meeting Wednesday night.

‘All Roads Are Leading’ to New York City Reopening in June: Mayor

May 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City is on its way to reopening as early as June 1 as it inches closer to defeating the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today.

City Comptroller Pushing Mayor to Open NYC Beaches and Pools

May 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the city to open beaches and pools — and refuted the mayor’s pool-less plan for summer in the Big Apple.

Queens Borough President Candidate Calls for Open Streets to Help Restaurants

May 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin

City Council Member and Queens borough president candidate Costa Constantinides is calling on the city to create 10 miles of commercial corridors — where streets are shut to traffic and local restaurants can open “European-style” sidewalk cafe space.

178,000 NYC Students To Attend Summer School This Year: Mayor

May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Schools not going to be out for summer for many New York City kids this year.

Corona Street Vendors Hit With Summonses During Pandemic, Sparks Outrage from Activists

May 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Three immigrant street vendors were issued summonses by the NYPD for selling tamales and flowers on Monday — sparking outrage from activists and elected officials over the enforcement during a pandemic that has burdened the immigrant community.

New York Memorial Day Services Can Go Ahead With Max 10 People: Cuomo

May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that Memorial Day services to honor those who have died while serving in the military will be allowed to go ahead this weekend – with restrictions.

Queens Neighborhoods Where Residents Work in the Restaurant, Retail and Tourist Industries Hit Hard: Study

May 19 2020, By Michael Dorgan

Many Queens neighborhoods consist of residents who work in the restaurant, tourist and retail industries– and those areas have taken a financial hit, according to a recent study.

Court Upholds Cuomo’s Cancellation of Queens BP Special Election, Keeping Quinn Off Ballot

May 19, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Queens Supreme Court Judge has ruled to uphold Governor Andrew Cuomo’s order cancelling the special election for Queens borough president — effectively kicking Jim Quinn out of the race.

Brooks Brothers Factory on Skillman Avenue to Close, 136 Jobs to be Lost: State Filing

May 19, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest clothing company, has notified the New York State Department of Labor that it is closing its Long Island City manufacturing plant and 136 employees are going to lose their jobs.

Queens District Attorney Launches Human Trafficking Bureau

May 19, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Queens District Attorney has launched a new human trafficking bureau — becoming the first prosecutor’s office in New York City to have a dedicated bureau to combat sex and labor trafficking.

Queens Officials to Hold ‘Virtual’ Memorial Day Observance Ceremony Thursday

May 19, 2020 By Christian Murray

The Queens Borough President and Queens District Attorney will be hosting a virtual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony on Thursday.

Corona Has Seen More COVID-19 Deaths Than Any Other NYC Neighborhood

May 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The poorer you are in New York City, the more likely you will die from COVID-19, newly released data from the city’s Health Department shows.

Dromm Endorses Insurgent for State Assembly

May 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Council Member Daniel Dromm has endorsed an insurgent candidate for state assembly district 34.

Major Sports League Can Plan to Reopen Without Fans: Cuomo

May 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York’s major league sports teams can get back up and running– although without spectators.

Big Lines Form Outside Sunnyside Food Pantry, As People Become More Desperate

May 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Desperate Queens residents have been forming long lines outside a Sunnyside food pantry in recent weeks.

Man Killed After Fire Rips Through East Elmhurst Home Sunday

May 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A man was killed after a fire ripped through his East Elmhurst home Sunday afternoon.

Spanish Soccer Great Launches 2020 Youth Program for Immigrants, This Year it’s Virtual

May 18, 2020 By Christian Murray

A soccer program headed by Spanish star David Villa that was launched last year to help immigrant children has just begun its second year—although “virtually.”

CityMD Offering Free COVID-19 Testing to Uninsured New Yorkers

May 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City’s largest urgent care chain CityMD is offering free COVID-19 diagnostic testing to uninsured New Yorkers, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday.

Cuomo Lifts More Restrictions as COVID-19 Data Trends Downward

May 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today that some sporting events will now be able to take place and elective surgeries are now permitted in more regions across the state.

Cuomo Extends New York City ‘PAUSE’ Order Until May 28

May 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Governor Andrew Cuomo has extended New York state’s stay-at-home order for another two weeks.

Small Businesses in Queens Short-Changed by City in Terms of NYC Relief Funds: Ramos, Constantinides

May 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Two Queens lawmakers argue that the World’s borough is being short-changed by City Hall when it comes to small business aid.

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