June 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Activists put up a controversial message on the marquee sign at the shuttered Sunnyside movie theater about two weeks ago—and the property owner is coming under fire from many Jewish residents. John Ciafone, the owner of the vacant cinema at 42-17 Queens Blvd., has been bombarded with e-mails and… Read more »
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Lawmakers Seek Federal Funding to Improve Maternal Care at Elmhurst Hospital
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Several lawmakers are seeking federal funding for renovations at Elmhurst Hospital to improve care for new and expecting parents and to help fight maternal mortality. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference with U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside of the hospital Friday afternoon to advocate… Read more »
Awkwafina, Daymond John to Celebrate Queens Public Library’s 125th Anniversary Tuesday
March 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Some of the borough’s biggest names in entertainment will help celebrate the Queens Public Library’s 125th anniversary at a free virtual gala Tuesday. Actor, writer and producer Awkwafina, who is known for her hit show “Nora from Queens,” will make an appearance alongside “Shark Tank” star and FUBU clothing… Read more »
Man Busted for Spray Painting Swastikas on Construction Site Fences in Elmhurst
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci A 41-year-old man was arraigned over the weekend on charges of spray painting swastikas and other graffiti on two construction sites and a grocery store in Elmhurst last month. Elmhurst resident Kristoffer Bahamonde was hit with charges including criminal mischief as a hate crime and harassment for allegedly defacing… Read more »
Two Boys Struck by Drivers in Separate Queens Crashes Left in Critical Condition
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Two boys were seriously injured when they were hit by cars in separate Queens crashes Friday evening. Police said a 10-year-old boy was trying to cross Jewel Avenue at 110th Street in Forest Hills at about 8 p.m. Friday when he was struck by a Honda CRV SUV driven… Read more »
Check Out Who AOC’s PAC is Backing for Queens Council Seats
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed more than a dozen Queens candidates for City Council over the weekend – through her political action committee (PAC), Courage to Change. She announced the PAC’s preferences during a rally Saturday outside City Hall with 60 Democratic Council candidates – including 18 from Queens…. Read more »
Nearly 50 City Candidates Demand State to Increase Hospital Capacity in Queens
June 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin A group of candidates running for office are demanding the state add more hospitals in Queens. Three current council members and nearly 50 candidates — including mayoral, comptroller and council hopefuls — signed onto a letter last week demanding that New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker expand hospital… Read more »
Community Board 2 Approves 13-Story Building on Roosevelt Avenue, Subject to Conditions
June 4, 2021 By Christian Murray A developer’s application to rezone a large piece of property in Woodside was approved by Community Board 2 last night. The application calls for the development of a 13 story, 213 unit complex on Roosevelt Avenue—between 62nd and 63rd Streets. About 10 stores along the strip will have to… Read more »
Three Men Wrongly Convicted of Double Murder Won’t Face New Trial: DA
June 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Three men who spent nearly a quarter century behind bars after being wrongfully convicted for a 1996 double murder can now move on with their lives. George Bell, Gary Johnson and Rohan Bolt, who were released in March when their sentences were vacated due to prosecutorial misconduct, were notified… Read more »
Man Fatally Shot Outside Corona Deli Wednesday in Gang-Related Incident: NYPD
June 3, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot dead outside a Corona deli Wednesday in what police say was a gang-related killing. Police responded to a 911 call of an assault taking place near Corona’s Finest Grocery Corp., located at 57-18 108th St., at around 5:10 p.m. Upon arrival, police found a 29-year-old… Read more »