Op-ed by Melissa Orlando and Brandon Mosley, Access Queens
This week, Governor Cuomo, along with MTA Chair Thomas Prendergast and NYCT President Ronnie Hakim unveiled a plan to revitalize and modernize New York City’s subways.
The Governor announced plans to add 1,025 new subway cars with wider doors and modern features – including 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars,…
July 20, By Michael Florio
Elected officials are looking to shut down a Jackson Heights newsstand that was recently installed despite community opposition.
State Sen. Jose Peralta launched a petition last week as part of his attempt to remove the newsstand from the corner of 37th Avenue and 76th Street.…
July 19, Staff Report
A Yorkie was snatched from the stoop of a North Corona home last week and surveillance cameras captured the thief in the act.
The dog, called Linda, was on the front porch after it ran outside an open front door,…
July 18, By Michael Florio
Police are searching for a man who tried to lure an 8-year-old girl from a North Corona playground last week.
The man approached the 8-year-old inside the 34th Ave./Junction Blvd. playground last Monday while she was playing on the monkey bars,…
July 15, Staff Report
With airplanes from LaGuardia Airport flying low over the East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights communities, a local official is calling on residents to voice their concerns about airplane noise to the Port Authority.
State Sen.…
July 14, Staff Report
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a package of legislation yesterday that will increase access to feminine hygiene products in City facilities.
The legislation, sponsored by Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, guarantees access to menstrual products for all female Department of Correction inmates;…
July 12, Staff Report
The Health Department temporarily closed two local Latin restaurants last week.
Cocolon Restaurant, located at 90-16 Corona Ave., was closed on July 6, according to Health Department records. Empanadas Monumental, located at 64-03 Roosevelt Ave.…
July 11, Staff Report
The family of Doniqueca Cooke, the 21-year-old who was fatally struck and killed in a hit and run last month, is seeking help to cover funeral costs.
Cooke’s family launched a Go Fund Me page last week seeking $15,000 to help cover funeral and burial expenses.…
July 8, By Michael Florio
Local officials are appalled that a newsstand has been constructed on 37th Avenue despite longstanding community opposition.
The newsstand was recently installed on the corner of 37th Street and 76th Street, even after Community Board 3 disapproved the owner’s application for a newsstand license.…
July 8, Staff Report
Thousands of people are expected to gather along Northern Boulevard Sunday to participate in an annual flower.
The Festival of Flowers Parade will run from along Northern Blvd from 69th Street to 88th Street, from 12 pm to 2 pm.…