Jan. 31, 2021 By Christian Murray (Updated) The marquee sign at a shuttered Sunnyside movie theater was altered over the weekend with the perpetrator taking aim at the landlord. “Death by Speculation, Starring Limpdick Landlord,” the sign reads, which appears to have gone up in the past 24 hours. The vacant cinema, located at 42-17… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2021 By Christina Santucci New York City school buildings will be closed Monday and coronavirus vaccine appointments are being postponed–as the city braces for a winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow, the mayor announced Sunday morning. In addition, outdoor dining has been cancelled for Monday, and alternate side… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan BJ’s Wholesale Club opened its new Long Island City store Friday, the company has announced. The bulk goods warehouse chain opened today at 34-60 48th St., and is offering an extensive selection of fresh food and household essentials like paper products, cleaning products, diapers and pet supplies. The store… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin Indoor dining will resume on Valentine’s Day at 25 percent capacity across the five boroughs, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. Cuomo said he lifted the indoor dining ban — which began on Dec. 14 — based on the decline in the COVID-19 positivity rate. The citywide positivity rate dipped… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who punched a 63-year-old woman in the face inside a Kew Gardens subway station Wednesday. The suspect approached the woman who was standing on the platform at the Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike station at around 8:30 p.m. before striking her in the face, according… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The City Council passed legislation Thursday that will more than double the number of permits for food vendors in the five boroughs. The bill clears the way for an additional 4,000 street food vending permits to be granted over the next 10 years. The new permits will be on… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin (Updated) The city will convert a car lane into a pedestrian lane on the Queensboro Bridge after years of pressure from cycling advocates, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last night. De Blasio’s announcement comes after bike advocates and local lawmakers have called on the city for years to repurpose… Read more »
Jan. 28, 2021 By Allie Griffin Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, who ran for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s congressional seat last year, announced she is running for public office once again. The Sunnyside resident and former journalist has joined the race to become the next New York City Comptroller, the city’s chief financial officer who oversees the city’s spending. Caruso-Cabrera,… Read more »
Jan. 28, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A historic Jewish funeral home in Rego Park is likely to be demolished to make way for a housing complex. The owners of Parkside Memorial Chapels, located at 98-60 Queens Blvd., plan to develop the site and build affordable housing dedicated for seniors, according to Council Member Karen Koslowitz…. Read more »
Jan. 28, 2021 By Allie Griffin Residents will have a greater say as to who is in charge of their local police precinct, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio. The mayor announced Thursday that members of the community precinct councils will get to interview candidates for precinct commander positions when the position opens in their… Read more »