March 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin Mayor Bill de Blasio said New Yorkers should prepare for a possible “shelter-in-place” order as the number of coronavirus cases in New York City jumped more than 75 percent in one day. Across the five boroughs, there are now 814 positive cases of COVID-19 — up from 463 confirmed… Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Organizers of the Queens World Film Festival have announced the event will go ahead this week and will be live-streamed over the Internet. The event – which kicks off Thursday, March 19 – will screen over 200 films from 32 nations after receiving submissions from almost 800 moviemakers across… Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin The mayor announced this afternoon that he is suspending alternate side parking and street cleaning for one week–after facing heavy criticism for not doing so earlier. Alternate side parking will be suspended across the five boroughs starting tomorrow, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24, Mayor Bill de Blasio said…. Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Christian Murray The New York City Board of Correction is calling on New York City to release prisoners deemed at high risk from the COVID-19 virus. The board says that it should reduce the prison population by identifying and potentially releasing people over the age of 50; those with underlying health… Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Christian Murray The City has put plans in place to help small businesses ride out the crisis–but many local business groups say the programs do not go far enough. The New York City Department of Business Services is now providing zero interest loans to help small business stay afloat and is… Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Christian Murray The New York City of Department of Consumer Affairs is clamping down further on price gouging. The agency announced this morning that it is illegal for retailers to sell any personal or household good needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at an inflated price. The rule covers items… Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Allie Griffin The mayor has asked New Yorkers to stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of coronavirus — except to move their cars for alternate street side parking. Despite declaring a state of emergency, Mayor Bill de Blasio has kept alternate street side parking in effect. At… Read more »
March 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A 76-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross an East Elmhurst street on Saturday, police said. Carolyn Egger – who was operating an electric mobility scooter at the intersection of 74th Street and 30th Avenue – was trying to cross 74th Street westbound using… Read more »
March 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin Queens Public Library (QPL) announced last night that it is shutting down all its local branches–effective immediately–until further notice, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision came after the New York Public Library — which includes libraries in Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx — announced Friday it was shutting… Read more »
March 16, 2020 By Christian Murray There are more nasties on the 7 train than potential viruses. Police are looking for a man who allegedly touched the private area of a 15-year-old female while aboard a Flushing bound 7-train on Tuesday, March 10 at around 4:35 p.m. The suspect allegedly touched the girl and then… Read more »