Dec. 31, 2019 By Christian Murray The MTA has released a draft plan that revamps the entire Queens bus network in an effort to improve service. The new plan aims to increase bus speeds, provide a better connection between Queens and the other boroughs, provide a better link to subways, and reduce commute times. The… Read more »
Dec. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Queens County Democratic Party endorsed Council Member Donovan Richards for Queens Borough President Monday, but not without controversy — the party faced heated backlash from other BP candidates and local Democratic groups who said the endorsement process lacked transparency. Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman stepped down from the race… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres A slab of concrete fell from the 52nd Street subway station Monday and almost killed a man who was climbing the stairs to get on the platform, according to a stunned straphanger who witnessed the near-miss. Jason Zhang, the passenger who witnessed the incident, saw a chunk of concrete… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The city’s annual MulchFest is back for another year, giving residents a chance to get rid of their Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way. Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city parks and gardens to be turned into mulch during the annual MulchFest. This year’s event will take… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres The annual Queens Marathon is back for its fifth year—with a record-breaking number of participants expected and an inaugural half-marathon to boot. The race will take place on March 22 at 8 a.m. and the 26.2 mile marathon course will consist of four laps around Flushing Meadows Corona Park…. Read more »
Dec. 27, 2019 By Kristen Torres A 53-year-old man was slashed multiple times across the face and robbed in the vestibule of his Elmhurst apartment building earlier this week, according to police. The victim was attacked at around 8 a.m. on Christmas Eve as he was entering his home near Benham Street and Roosevelt Avenue,… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed a bill today that would have legalized most e-bikes and e-scooters across the state. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jessica Ramos in the state senate and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic in the state assembly, easily passed both houses during this year’s legislative session and needed Cuomo’s… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The New York City Department of Health released a list of last year’s most popular baby names, with Liam being the most popular name for boys and Mia for girls in Queens. Throughout the entire city, Emma and Liam were the most popular baby names in 2018, according to… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres The number of chain stores in operation continues to fall across New York City and the decline in 2019 was greatest in Queens, according to a new report. The Center for an Urban Future released its 2019 State of the Chains report this month and noted that the number… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres Queens District Attorney-Elect Melinda Katz announced new criminal justice reforms to begin when she takes office next month. The DA-elect plans to introduce new plea deal policies for cases beginning Jan. 1, 2020, according to a release sent by her transition team on Tuesday. Current procedure gives criminal defendants… Read more »