Jan. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin Council Member Costa Constantinides is calling on the NYPD to halt issuing summonses and confiscating illegal e-bikes and e-scooters from delivery workers. Constantinides, who is also running for Queens Borough president, penned a letter to Police Commissioner Dermot Shea asking him to stop his officers from confiscating the bikes… Read more »
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Special Election for Queens Borough President Scheduled for March 24
Jan. 3, 2019 By Christian Murray The special election for Queens borough president has been set for March 24, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last night. Five candidates are vying for the spot that was exited by Melinda Katz when she became Queens District Attorney Jan. 1. Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer, Donovan Richards and… Read more »
Man Punched and Kicked in Face on 7-Train Platform in Jackson Heights
Jan. 2, 2020 By Kristen Torres A 54-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station in Jackson Heights last week, according to police. Police said the man was inside of the Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson Heights subway station on the Flushing-bound 7 train platform around 8 p.m. on Dec. 28 when an individual approached the victim and… Read more »
MTA Releases Draft Plan That Aims to Overhaul Queens Bus Network, Workshops Planned
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 »
Queens Dems Endorse Richards, Hyndman Drops Out, Queens BP Spat Heats Up
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 »
Slab of Concrete Falls off at 52nd Street Station, Nearly Hits Man Climbing Stairwell
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 »
Turn Your Christmas Tree into Mulch at City’s Annual Mulchfest
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 »
Registration is Open for 2020 Queens Marathon, More Than 1,000 Participants Expected
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 »
Man Slashed Across the Face and Robbed in the Vestibule of His Elmhurst Building: NYPD
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 »
Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Bill Legalizing E-Bikes and E-Scooters
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 »