Jan. 12, 2022 By Allie Griffin

Approximately 200 men detained at the Rikers Island jail facility have organized a hunger strike —claiming that it is in response to being denied basic services and being forced to live in inhumane conditions.

Jan. 12, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

The MTA has been sent more than $6 billion in COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday.

Jan. 12, 2022 Op-Ed By Diana Limongi

As a parent of two children and a childcare advocate, I know all too well that families all over Queens and across New York State are having difficulty finding affordable, quality child care in their communities.

Jan. 12, 2022 By Allie Griffin

New York City Restaurant Week returns next Tuesday with deals at local eateries across the city including more than 20 in Queens.

Jan. 12, 2022 By Christian Murray

The NYPD 108 Precinct is calling on residents to sign up to be part of its volunteer auxiliary program.

Jan. 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Republican Council Members Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino as well as Democrat Council Member Robert Holden have signed onto a lawsuit with leaders of the New York state Republican Party arguing that the new law is unconstitutional.

Jan. 11, 2022 By Christian Murray

Two hydro-electric companies that will be delivering clean energy to a substation in Astoria in 2025 have come together to donate $1.25 million to the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens.

Jan. 11, 2022 By Christian Murray

A Queens resident has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shoving a man onto the subway tracks at the 21^st Street-Queensbridge F station in Long Island City last year.

Jan. 11, 2022 By Christian Murray

The police have arrested the well-known rapper Chucky73 for allegedly taking part in a party that shut down the Kosciuszko Bridge in November.

City Hall expanded supervised release to create an alternative to Rikers Island and ensure defendants show up for trial. The number being rearrested far exceeds projections.

High-flight-risk criminal defendants are being rearrested on felony charges at a much higher rate than city officials projected after being freed without bail under an alternative-to-jail program, newly released state stats show.

Jan. 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Two million Queens residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Borough President Donovan Richards announced Saturday.

Jan. 10, 2022 By Allie Griffin

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined three other borough presidents in a joint call Friday demanding the state and state legislature extend the eviction moratorium.

Jan. 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Green card holders and residents who are authorized to work now have the right to vote in local elections.

Jan. 10, 2022 By Allie Griffin

New Yorkers have more time to try their hand at grabbing an affordable apartment inside a luxury tower on the Long Island City waterfront.

Jan. 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Drinks-to-go will be making a comeback.

Jan. 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

New York City was blanketed by a large snowstorm early Friday with parts of Queens being hit the hardest.

Jan. 7, 2022 By Allie Griffin

More than two dozen city and state lawmakers are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to offer a temporary remote learning option for students at the city’s public schools—amid a record-breaking surge of COVID-19 cases.

Jan. 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A new hookah lounge has opened in Astoria.

Jan. 6, 2022 By Allie Griffin

A Queens-based cookie chain is opening a location in Forest Hills next week.

Jan. 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

The founder of a Long Island City-based non-profit that provides services to the families of incarcerated women— and the women themselves—has left her leadership position.

Jan. 5, 2022 By Christian Murray

Jimmy Van Bramer, whose term in the city council ended Friday, started work Monday as a member of the executive team at the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.

Jan. 5, 2022 By Christian Murray

The City Council unanimously approved a developer’s plan last month to rezone a section of 31st Street in Astoria—making way for three large buildings that will collectively bring 278 units along the strip.

Jan. 4, 2022 By Allie Griffin

Council Member Julie Won officially took office representing District 26 Monday and is now offering constituent services remotely.

Jan. 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A near century-old building in Long Island City is being repurposed into a state-of-the-art facility that will specialize in life sciences.

Jan. 4, 2022 By Christian Murray

Huge Ma, who founded the TurboVax website last year that helped connect New Yorkers to COVID-19 vaccine sites, announced last month that he is running for Assembly.