Oct. 18, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer introduced a bill yesterday that aims to reduce the amount of plastic food utensils in New York City. The legislation would prohibit take-out and delivery services from providing plastic utensils unless a customer expressly asks for it. The bill includes plates, bowls, knives, forks,… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019. By Shane O’Brien and Christian Murray The New York City Council voted in favor of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island Thursday overcoming fierce opposition from community boards and neighborhood groups. The plan, which will see the infamous prison facility close by 2026 and be replaced by four new… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 by Christian Murray Michelin has released its picks for the 2020 Bib Gourmand award, a recognition designated to 133 restaurants this year where diners can eat quality food for a good value. The list includes 17 restaurants located in Queens, spanning several neighborhoods including Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing…. Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin A new book was released earlier this month on the history of the Queensbridge Houses, the country’s largest public housing complex located in Long Island City. Voices of Queensbridge: Stories from the Nation’s Largest Public Housing Development, published by LaGuardia Community College and Wagner Archives, explores the history of… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Dozens of historic and state-of-the-art buildings across Queens will open their doors to the public this weekend as part of Open House New York (OHNY), an event which shows off the best architecture the city has to offer. The event is returning for its 17th year and over 300… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Costa Constantinides and New York City school officials cut the ribbon today on a $300,000 STEM laboratory at I.S. 141 in Astoria. The STEM lab, located at the 37-11 21st Ave. school, features 3D printers, coding robots and other technology that will aid students in their computer,… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2019 By Allie Griffin This story has been updated on Oct. 16. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders for president at a rally in Long Island City Saturday, according to reports. Ocasio-Cortez will appear with Sanders Saturday at Queensbridge Park where she will formally endorse him, according to The Washington Post… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2019 By Christian Murray The Astoria World Manor was filled to capacity Thursday night as residents went to weigh in on a proposed 8-story development that would rise on 46th Street near Ditmars Boulevard. Mega Realty Holding, an Astoria-based real estate company, is seeking to rezone 22-60 46th St. in order to construct… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The City Council, backed by the mayor, took action yesterday to make sure that Rikers Island will be shut permanently. The council is expected to file an application with Dept. of City Planning to remap Rikers Island so that it can no longer be used as a prison after… Read more »
Oct. 10, 2019 By Allie Griffin The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has started construction on a new 180-seat addition to the P.S. 2 school building in Astoria. The $29 million addition to the elementary school at 75-10 21st Ave is anticipated to open in September 2021 and will include four new Pre-K… Read more »