Jan. 3, 2019 By Christian Murray The special election for Queens borough president has been set for March 24, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last night. Five candidates are vying for the spot that was exited by Melinda Katz when she became Queens District Attorney Jan. 1. Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer, Donovan Richards and… Read more »
Jan. 2, 2020 Kristen Torres Police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that took place in Astoria last week. Multiple shots were fired at two men who were sitting in a car in the vicinity of Steinway Street and 36th Avenue on Dec. 26 at around 4:30 a.m., police said. One of the victims, 35,… Read more »
Dec. 31, 2019 By Christian Murray The MTA has released a draft plan that revamps the entire Queens bus network in an effort to improve service. The new plan aims to increase bus speeds, provide a better connection between Queens and the other boroughs, provide a better link to subways, and reduce commute times. The… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Queens County Democratic Party endorsed Council Member Donovan Richards for Queens Borough President Monday, but not without controversy — the party faced heated backlash from other BP candidates and local Democratic groups who said the endorsement process lacked transparency. Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman stepped down from the race… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2019 By Kristen Torres City officials held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate the completion of the track and soccer field at Astoria Park and to announce that construction had begun on a children’s playground inside the 60-acre park. The revamp is part of the city’s $150 million Anchor Parks Initiative, which… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin An Astoria bodega was robbed at gunpoint Friday and police are looking for the suspect. The suspect entered Noor Deli Grocery, located at 38-02 31st St., on Dec. 27 at 6:44 p.m. and approached a 58-year-old male employee who was standing at the register. The male suspect displayed a… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The city’s annual MulchFest is back for another year, giving residents a chance to get rid of their Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way. Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city parks and gardens to be turned into mulch during the annual MulchFest. This year’s event will take… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The annual Queens Marathon is back for its fifth year—with a record-breaking number of participants expected and an inaugural half-marathon to boot. The race will take place on March 22 at 8 a.m. and the 26.2 mile marathon course will consist of four laps around Flushing Meadows Corona Park…. Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The New York City Department of Health released a list of last year’s most popular baby names, with Liam being the most popular name for boys and Mia for girls in Queens. Throughout the entire city, Emma and Liam were the most popular baby names in 2018, according to… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The number of chain stores in operation continues to fall across New York City and the decline in 2019 was greatest in Queens, according to a new report. The Center for an Urban Future released its 2019 State of the Chains report this month and noted that the number… Read more »