May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city will lower the speed limit on Astoria Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard and a number of other arterial streets in Queens in coming weeks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. The Department of Transportation (DOT) will lower the speed limit on more than 25 miles of roadway in the… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin Students who plan to attend SUNY and CUNY colleges for in-person classes this fall will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. The public state and city universities of New York are the latest in a growing list of universities that will require students… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci Queens Congressmember Grace Meng announced last week that she has introduced legislation to promote education about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – in an effort to combat anti-Asian racism. The bill, titled the Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act, aims to help eliminate discrimination and prejudice… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci A homeless man was fatally stabbed at an Elmhurst subway station last month– and the police announced Saturday that they have made an arrest. Mark Albano, 34, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon, the NYPD said. Albano lives in Elmhurst – less than… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci The NYPD released video footage of a wild shootout that took place in Corona last month – and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved. The gunfight took place at about 12:30 a.m. on April 19 in front of a tire shop at 46-04 108… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Public Library (QPL) reopened 14 branches today where patrons are now able to enter the facility, browse the collections in-person and use the computers for limited periods of time. The 14 “in-person” reopenings mark a milestone for QPL, since up until now the library system has only… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A number of local leaders are holding a rally in Kew Gardens Saturday calling on the city not to transfer the control of school safety officers from the NYPD to the Dept. of Education. The rally, called “Keep Safety Agents in Schools,” will take place outside Queens Borough Hall,… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Several candidates are running to represent the 25th Council District—a position that is currently occupied by the term-limited Danny Dromm. In our latest podcast, we talk to Yi (Andy) Chen who is one of the candidates campaigning for the seat. Chen, who was born in China and immigrated to… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Marchers will be on the streets of Jackson Heights Friday in support of anti-government protests in Colombia that have left at least 24 people dead. The rally will start at 93rd Street and 34th Avenue at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 78th Street, with a candle lighting ceremony. Similar… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin Nearly 20 Queens eateries have made the prestigious Michelin’s affordable restaurant list this year, including seven for the first time. The Michelin “Bib Gourmand” guide lists city restaurants with distinguished cuisines at more affordable prices than the better-known Michelin star-receiving establishments. The 2021 list was unveiled Wednesday and includes… Read more »