April 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City will offer 11,000 free hotel rooms to New Yorkers who live in overcrowded households in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today. The initiative, which begins next Wednesday, is targeted toward hard-hit communities where many impoverished families live in… Read more »
April 16, 2020 By Christian Murray Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended the state shutdown until May 15. The restrictions were originally in place through April 29 but Cuomo said they need to be extended in order to contain the virus. He said that while it appears as though the virus has peaked, it is still… Read more »
April 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man wanted for an armed robbery of a Jackson Heights gas station Monday night. On April 13, at around 11:40 p.m., the suspect entered the BP Gas Station, located at 75-15 Northern Blvd. and wielded a firearm at staff, according to police. The suspect… Read more »
April 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan An unidentified man’s body was found floating in the East River by Roosevelt Island this morning. Police responded to a 911 call at around 6:28 a.m. about a person in the water near NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler by 900 Main St. in Roosevelt Island, according to police. The NYPD… Read more »
April 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin A 25-year-old man who was shot in front of the Astoria Houses last week died at the hospital yesterday. Darrian Ramdial, of Mount Vernon, NY, was shot in front of 3-20 27th Ave. shortly before 3 p.m. last Thursday, police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the lower… Read more »
April 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Mayor is launching a $170 million initiative to feed hungry New Yorkers–many of whom have lost their jobs or income due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re dealing with an unprecedented challenge in terms of people needing food, so we’re going to create an unprecedented response,” Mayor Bill de… Read more »
April 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin All New Yorkers must wear a mask or face covering while in public spaces where social distancing isn’t possible, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Cuomo will sign an executive order today to mandate the face covering requirement in places across the state where people aren’t able to keep six… Read more »
April 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are calling on the federal government to help cover the funeral costs for low-income families who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. The legislators said that the government needs to help these families and urged FEMA to release funds immediately… Read more »
April 15, 2020 By Christian Murray New York City has set up meal hubs at schools across the five boroughs and now several Queens legislators are calling for free feminine products to be available at these locations too. Assemblywomen Cathy Nolan and Aravella Simotas—along with Congresswomen Carolyn Maloney and Grace Meng—are calling on the Department… Read more »
April 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City grocery stores should require customers to wear a face covering or mask while shopping amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today. “I’m giving the guidance to all supermarkets and groceries — require customers, require customers to wear face coverings when they come… Read more »