Feb. 18, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A swastika was scrawled on the outside of a Rego Park synagogue Tuesday – one of a number of hate crimes that have taken place across the borough in recent days. The swastika was discovered at the Rego Park Jewish Center, located at 97-30 Queens Blvd., at around 10:15… Read more »
Feb. 18, 2021 By Allie Griffin More than $3.7 million in public campaign funds was distributed among 40 candidates in Queens who are running to represent various districts in the borough. The candidates, who each received varying amounts, were awarded the money by the NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) through the city’s matching funds program…. Read more »
Feb. 18, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Chick-fil-A, the fast-food chain best known for its chicken sandwiches, is coming to 82nd Street in Elmhurst. The company will open a new restaurant, located at 40-27 82nd St., on Feb. 24 and customers will get a chance to savor its signature chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps and waffle fries…. Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A video has gone viral of a man shoving an Asian woman to the pavement in Flushing – sparking an appeal to cops from actress Olivia Munn. The video, which has gained nearly 50,000 views on Instagram, appears to show the man push a woman to the ground following… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Christian Murray Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has come under heavy fire for his delay in reporting the number of nursing home residents killed by COVID-19, railed against one of his chief critics—Queens Assembly Member Ron Kim—during a press conference today. The attack followed a letter that Kim co-wrote Tuesday—along with eight… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The New York State Attorney General Letitia James is suing Amazon for allegedly failing to keep its employees safe from COVID-19 – including workers at its facility in Queens. James filed a lawsuit against Amazon Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of “repeatedly and persistently” failing to take measures to… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Allie Griffin Restaurant owners are struggling to keep their businesses afloat after relying on outdoor dining alone during the cold winter months. Indoor dining just reopened in the city at 25 percent capacity last Friday, but a new report shows the toll its absence has had on city eateries. More than… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Allie Griffin Some of the neighborhoods that were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City have the lowest vaccination rates for the virus, new ZIP code data shows. Queens neighborhoods like Corona — once called the “epicenter of the epicenter” of the pandemic — and Far Rockaway —… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A man broke into a 64-year-old woman’s apartment in Elmhurst early Monday–while the victim was sleeping–as part of a burglary attempt. The suspect entered the apartment, located in the vicinity of Elmhurst Avenue and Broadway, through an unlocked bathroom window at around 4:40 a.m., according to police. Once inside,… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Applications are now being accepted for a scholarship program that was set up to honor the life of an autistic boy who tragically drowned more than seven years ago. The annual scholarship was established in 2016 and is named after Avonte Oquendo, who disappeared after he wandered away from… Read more »