This article was originally published by The CITY on Sept. 16, 2021, 8:50 PM EDT BY CHRISTINE CHUNG, JOSEFA VELASQUEZ AND ALLISON DIKANOVIC Two weeks after the remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through the city, killing 13 people, basements across the city are still drying out as many New Yorkers struggle to recover from the punishing storm. With millions… Read more »
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Moya Announces More Litter Basket Service and Security Cameras to Combat Illegal Dumping in District
Sept. 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member Francisco Moya has secured hundreds of thousands in funding to tackle illegal dumping in his district, he announced Wednesday. Moya has secured $472,000 from the Sanitation Department to increase litter basket service, install security cameras and more to fight illegal dumping across Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights… Read more »
Astoria Film Festival Returns Oct. 1, Several Movies Produced in Queens To Be Screened
Sept. 16, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The fourth annual Astoria Film Festival (AFF) is set to take place next month and will feature dozens of short films, web series and podcasts. The festival, which will be a mix of in-person and online events, will run from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. There will be a… Read more »
Queens Grand Jury Declines To Indict NYPD Officer Charged For Using Chokehold
Sept. 16, 2021 By Christian Murray A Queens grand jury cleared a former NYPD officer Tuesday who faced charges under New York’s anti-chokehold law stemming from an incident on Rockaway Beach last year. The grand jury considering charges against former Police Officer David Afanador “found no true bill and declined to indict,” Queens District Attorney… Read more »
Queens Night Market to Open for Fall Season Saturday With Ida Relief Fundraiser
Sept 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin The Queens Night Market will open for the fall season in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Saturday with a Hurricane Ida relief fundraiser. The organizer of the popular nighttime food festival will collect donations at the door during the season opener to support Queens flood survivors who are unable to… Read more »
Woman’s Decomposed Body Found Wrapped in Trash Bags in Corona Apartment
Sept. 16, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A 68-year-old woman’s decomposed body was found inside a Corona apartment Wednesday evening, police said. Police and the FDNY came across the grisly sight at around 6:40 p.m. after responding to a 911 call about a water leak inside a residence at 34-21 102nd St. Cops discovered the woman’s… Read more »
How Does Congestion Pricing Work? What to Know About the Toll System Taking Manhattan
This article was originally published by The CITY on Sept. 15, 2021, 1:19 PM EDT BY Rachel Holliday Smith As people slowly return to Manhattan’s commercial centers and climate change keeps punching the city in the gut, the push for so-called congestion pricing to help reduce traffic-related emissions is gathering steam. The idea’s been kicked… Read more »
International Burger Chain Opens Fast Food Joint on 82nd Street in Elmhurst
Sept. 15, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An international fast-food chain known for its specialty burgers has opened a restaurant on 82nd Street in Elmhurst. Smashburger – which has restaurants in Canada, Saudi Arabia, the U.K., Panama, Egypt and Costa Rica – opened Wednesday inside a new development at 40-35 82nd St. The Elmhurst location is… Read more »
Music Festival Featuring International Performers Coming to Sunnyside Gardens Park Saturday
Sept. 15, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An outdoor music festival featuring performers from around the world is coming to Sunnyside Gardens Park Saturday. The event, called the Queens United International Party Music Festival (QUIP), will kick off at 4 p.m. at the park, located on 39th Avenue. The Sept. 18 festival is scheduled to last… Read more »
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez to Introduce a Bill to Extend Federal Unemployment Insurance
Sept. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce a bill in the House of Representatives this week to extend federal unemployment insurance through February, she announced Tuesday. The federal unemployment benefits expired Sept. 6 — leaving millions of Americans without income as they look for work. An estimated 800,000 New York City… Read more »