This article was originally published by The CITY on April 22, 2022 By Rachel Holliday When Albany’s “independent” commission failed to come up with legislative maps everyone could agree on earlier this year, Democrats controlling the Capitol took matters into their own hands. Republicans cried foul and two courts have partially agreed with them. Who’s… Read more »
Apr. 25, 2022 Op-Ed By Scott R. Spencer, Chief Operating Officer for AmeriStarRail LaGuardia Airport was opened for business before World War II and yet 22 years into the 21st Century it remains the only major airport in the Northeast without a rail transit line to provide fast, efficient, traffic-free access for airport workers and… Read more »
April 25, 2022 By Czarinna Andres An 89-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a motorist while crossing 48th Street near Northern Boulevard on Saturday. The elderly woman was crossing 48th Street at around 2:40 p.m. when a driver operating a Dodge Durango made a left turn out of a parking lot… Read more »
April 22, 2022 By Christian Murray A group of developers that aim to rezone five city blocks in Astoria in order to build 2,800 units will certify their plans Monday—in defiance of Council Member Julie Won. The developers of Innovation QNS said Friday that they will be certifying their plan April 25, which will mark… Read more »
April 21, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new 24/7 facility that offers table tennis on demand is opening in Astoria Friday The establishment, called PingPod, will consist of six table tennis tables and will open at 30-18 Steinway St. – a one-story building previously occupied by Atlantic Bank. The venue will be the company’s fourth… Read more »
April 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Richmond Hill handyman has been charged for the grisly murder of Orsolya Gaal — the Forest Hills woman whose bloodied body was found stuffed in a duffel bag on the side of a road Saturday. David Bonola, 44, believed to be the longtime lover of the married victim,… Read more »
April 21, 2022 Op-Ed By Council Member Julie Won In my letter to the Innovation Queens development team dated March 8, 2022, I laid out very clear requirements to ensure that the community was informed and empowered in the decision making process for this project before certification. After hearing from my community, it is clear… Read more »
April 21, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Hundreds of people turned out for a contentious town hall meeting in Astoria Wednesday night where a group of developers outlined their plans for Innovation QNS—the proposal to build nearly 3,000 apartment units in a five-block area. The meeting was held at the Museum of Moving Image and attendees… Read more »
April 20, 2022 By Christian Murray A developer’s plan to build 1,340 apartments on the Halletts Point peninsula got the approval of Community Board 1 Tuesday night. The board voted 19-14 in favor of the rezoning application that involves the construction of three residential towers – one 22 stories, another 31 stories and a third… Read more »
April 20, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new initiative that aims to showcase the best of Queens arts and culture was officially launched at an in-person event at the Queens Museum Tuesday. The initiative, called Queens Rising, will be a month long celebration in June and will consist of dozens of musical and dance performances… Read more »