June 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member Daniel Dromm announced his endorsement Monday of candidate Shekar Krishnan to succeed him in representing the 25th Council District. Dromm, who has represented Elmhurst and Jackson Heights on the council for nearly 12 years, is term-limited and must vacate his seat at the end of the year…. Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday for punching a 75-year-old Asian woman in the face near LeFrak City in Corona last month. Christian Batista, who lives in Corona, allegedly punched the senior as he passed her on the sidewalk near 97th Place and 57th Avenue on May 26, police… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin The MTA Inspector General released a report last week detailing a pattern of neglect among its workers tasked with inspecting elevated subway tracks. The MTA released the results of a year-long investigation, which was launched following a series incidents in 2019 of large debris falling from the elevated subway… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing will kick off its first-ever summertime movie series this weekend – and each showing will feature themed snacks and activities. The outdoor series will begin with the animated flick Zootopia on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Subsequent screenings will feature 1980s classic Dirty Dancing,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »