Oct. 22, 2019 By Allie Griffin Straphangers can turn a nightmare into cash by finding the dirtiest, most disgusting, trash-filled subway car and submitting a photo of it to the city’s transit workers labor union competition. The straphanger who finds the nastiest subway of all will be $500 richer, thanks to the “Trash Trains” competition… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released a campaign video as the race for Queens Borough President begins to heat up. Van Bramer posted a video to his Facebook and Twitter accounts Tuesday which chronicled his struggles growing up gay. He likened U.S. President Donald Trump and the “Queens… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Christian Murray The 7-train was the most efficient line in September, according to the MTA. The MTA touted a number of subway achievements today and noted that the 7 train experienced a 96 percent on time performance rate during weekdays last month. The on time performance across the entire system was… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019. By Shane O’Brien One of New York City’s biggest Halloween parades is returning to Jackson Heights for its 29th year on Oct. 31. The giant costume march, run by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group, typically draws more than 3,000 attendees and is deemed the largest children’s Halloween parade in New York City…. Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 by Christian Murray Michelin has released its picks for the 2020 Bib Gourmand award, a recognition designated to 133 restaurants this year where diners can eat quality food for a good value. The list includes 17 restaurants located in Queens, spanning several neighborhoods including Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing…. Read more »
Oct. 14, 2019 By Allie Griffin A longtime city councilman and self-proclaimed “centrist” from the Bronx will challenge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the democratic primary, according to reports. Council Member Fernando Cabrera has told several outlets that he will run against Ocasio-Cortez for her Congressional District 14 seat, which includes parts of the east Bronx… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2019, By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and immigrant organization’s in New York have welcomed a federal judge’s decision to temporarily block the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule from coming into law. Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York Attorney General Letitia James and advocacy group Make the Road New York all celebrated the decision… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2019 By Allie Griffin A number of first- and second-graders at a Corona elementary school are a little closer to financing their college educations, thanks to some extra funds going into their college savings accounts. The students at P.S. 92 Harry T. Stewart Sr. will split a $15,000 contribution donated by local New… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Police are looking for a man who went missing from his Jackson Heights home over the weekend. Elvis Juncal, 22, was reported missing on Saturday, Oct. 12. He was last seen at his 90th Street home on Oct. 11. Juncal is described as Hispanic and is about 5 feet… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The City Council, backed by the mayor, took action yesterday to make sure that Rikers Island will be shut permanently. The council is expected to file an application with Dept. of City Planning to remap Rikers Island so that it can no longer be used as a prison after… Read more »