Dec. 6, 2021 By Christian Murray Police are looking for two people who pushed a 75-year-old man to the ground—in broad daylight—inside Queensbridge Park last month and robbed him of his wallet. The suspects—a male and a female—targeted the senior at around 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28 inside the Vernon Boulevard and 40th Avenue… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2021 By Max Parrot Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman released a draft proposal for a “streets master plan” Wednesday that is aimed at guiding bus, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure over the next five years. The 96-page plan, a product of a 2019 law sponsored by Council Speaker… Read more »
Dec. 2, 2021 By Christian Murray A Brooklyn man who robbed several convenience stores at gunpoint in November 2018 has been sentenced to 43 years in prison. Elgin Brack, 24, was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday for a robbery spree that took place on Nov. 26, 2018, that began with the shooting of a… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2021 By Christian Murray The building that housed Sunnyside Center Cinemas on Queens Boulevard will soon be bulldozed to make way for an eight-story, 99 unit apartment complex. Plans were filed earlier this month for an apartment building at 43-42 43rd St. that will contain 99 units, ground floor retail space and 138… Read more »
Nov. 29, 2021 By Christian Murray Police released a photo Saturday of a teenager who allegedly grabbed a woman’s crotch while she was walking with her 3-year-old son in Astoria Park last month. The suspect was riding his bike in the park at around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 when he approached the 41-year-old… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2021 Ta’Leah Van Sistine A portion of the Astoria Energy Complex — which had once generated power via fossil fuels — will be transformed into an emissions-free converter station through a project that was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in September. The complex, located at the end of Steinway Street by Luyster Creek,… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2021 By Max Parrott A long-time Astoria eyesore located on Hallets Cove will be torn down to make way for a beautified shorefront area that will be publicly accessible. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined representatives from the New York City Economic Development Corporation, former City Councilmember Costa Constantinides and Councilmember-elect Tiffany Cabán… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray The Alma Bank branch on Ditmars Boulevard was robbed Wednesday by an apparent New York Jets fan. The suspect, wearing a Jets jacket, entered the 28-20 Ditmars Blvd. branch at around 4:45 p.m. and passed a note to the teller demanding money. The teller complied and the man received… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2021 By Christian Murray A thrifting event will be taking place in Long Island City on Tuesday. The “Stop ’N’ Swap” community reuse event, organized by the non-profit GrowNYC, allows the public to bring clean, portable, and reusable items to share with others who can use them. Items include clothing, housewares, games, books,… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2021 By Christian Murray The Durst Organization announced Thursday that it has started leasing units in its 71-story luxury building that has recently gone up in Queens Plaza. The development, which is located adjacent to the historic Clock Tower at 29-27 Queens Plaza North, features 928 apartments, with its market-rate units renting for… Read more »