By Michael Dorgan, May 23, 2020 The number of New Yorkers that have died from COVID-19 in a single day has dropped below 100 for the first time in two months, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The governor said that 84 people across New York died from the virus Friday – marking a significant milestone… Read more »
May 22, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the coronavirus has risen to 89, according to the NYC Health Department. The illness, which doctors have labeled Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome or (MIS-C), can cause inflammation of organs, leading to organ failure… Read more »
May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Schools not going to be out for summer for many New York City kids this year. The city has announced that around 178,000 students will be taking part in its summer learning program starting July. The extra teaching will be for students who failed to reach grade-level standards this… Read more »
May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that Memorial Day services to honor those who have died while serving in the military will be allowed to go ahead this weekend – with restrictions. Ceremonies with a maximum of 10 people in attendance will be permitted, the governor said at a press… Read more »
May 19 2020, By Michael Dorgan Many Queens neighborhoods consist of residents who work in the restaurant, tourist and retail industries– and those areas have taken a financial hit, according to a recent study. The study, released by Center for an Urban Future, found that people who work in the four hardest-hit industries – restaurants,… Read more »
May 19, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest clothing company, has notified the New York State Department of Labor that it is closing its Long Island City manufacturing plant and 136 employees are going to lose their jobs. The company will begin laying off its workers from the 39-25 Skillman Ave. factory on… Read more »
May 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York’s major league sports teams can get back up and running– although without spectators. The governor said the state will help sports franchises reopen if they can make it economically viable to do so under the condition. “Hockey, basketball, baseball, football, whoever… Read more »
Nov.11, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Plans were filed with the Department of Buildings last week for a 35-story, mixed-use building in Long Island City. The 447-foot tall structure is expected to go up at 42-50 24th St. and will consist of 84 apartment units and 156 hotel rooms. The proposed building will include 39,767 square… Read more »
Nov. 11, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A new massage studio has opened in Long Island City, offering a wide selection of therapeutic and maternal massages. PRESS Modern Massage, located at 5-14 51st Ave., has five treatment rooms and offers indoor and outdoor spaces for community events and local healers. The LIC location, located close to… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Developers who plan to build on the Long Island City waterfront – including areas where Amazon’s New York headquarters was slated to go – have launched a public engagement process to form a comprehensive plan for the area. TF Cornerstone, L&L MAG and Simon Baron Development are looking to… Read more »