Feb. 5, 2021 By Allie Griffin Astoria City Council candidate Tiffany Cabàn unveiled a detailed plan Wednesday that involves scaling back the NYPD and introducing a number of community-based measures. Cabán — a 33-year-old former public defender who previously ran for Queens District Attorney — announced that she wants to slash the NYPD budget and… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2021 By Allie Griffin Actress and progressive activist Cynthia Nixon endorsed Amit S. Bagga today in the crowded 26th District council race. The former gubernatorial candidate is Bagga’s second high-profile endorsement this week. He was endorsed by State Sen. Jessica Ramos on Tuesday. The seat representing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside and a portion… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Love comes in many forms. A Valentine’s Day-inspired initiative kicked off Wednesday that encourages residents to shop locally in order to help small businesses generate some much-needed cash. The city-wide initiative, called the Sweethearts Shop Local Program, calls on the public to show their “love and support” for small… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Council Member Robert Holden is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to immediately reopen indoor dining in New York City at 50 percent capacity. Holden penned a letter to Cuomo on Feb. 1 demanding that the governor reconsider his decision to make bars and restaurants wait until Valentine’s Day before… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2021 By Christian Murray Three people altered the marquee sign at the shuttered Sunnyside movie theater early Sunday morning and the landlord has released a video to the Queens Post of the perpetrators. The prominent Queens Boulevard sign was changed by three suspects who were taking aim at John Ciafone, the owner of… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2021 By Michael Dorgan State Sen. Mike Gianaris is calling on the governor to provide a $2.2 billion relief package for residential tenants and small landlords in the upcoming state budget. Gianaris penned a letter to Cuomo on Feb. 1 stating that many tenants are suffering under the economic crisis and face the… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has pledged to install 10,000 bike parking racks throughout the city by the end of 2022. The promise was made today by new DOT Commissioner Henry ‘Hank’ Gutman — whose appointment was also announced today by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Gutman… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2021 By Christina Santucci At least two people had their car tires slashed near Astoria Park last week. The incidents by Astoria Park appear to be part of a pattern, with a tow truck driver who picked up the vehicles last week saying it is part of an ongoing problem. Eli Barreto, with… Read more »
Feb. 3. 2021 By Michael Dorgan New York state lawmakers have repealed legislation that critics say has been used by police to target transgender people in the name of curbing illegal prostitution. Lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that repealed section 240.37 of the penal code which is commonly referred to as the “Walking While Trans”… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin The first endorsement by a high-profile elected official in the crowded 26th District council race was announced Tuesday. Candidate Amit Bagga earned the endorsement of State Sen. Jessica Ramos for the seat representing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside and a portion of Astoria. The seat is currently occupied by… Read more »