May 5, 2022 Staff Report The rental market has bounced back—with apartments located within a half mile of a subway station coming back with vigor. The real estate firm RentHop released a report earlier this week that found that the median rent paid for a 1-bedroom apartment has jumped significantly for those located near subway… Read more »
May 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new queer cocktail lounge that will host DJ nights and drag events is set to open on 30th Avenue later this month. The new establishment, called Kween, will open at 34-10 30th Ave. on May 16 in a space that was previously occupied by the Mexican restaurant Viva… Read more »
May 4, 2022 By Christian Murray A Woodside-based company with used-car dealerships on Northern Boulevard has entered into a $375,000 settlement with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection after being accused of bilking its customers out of thousands of dollars. JF Motors, which is headquartered at 60-20 Northern Blvd., advertised its vehicles online at… Read more »
May 4, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The owner of a popular French bistro in East Elmhurst has opened a location in Astoria. The new restaurant, called Chez Olivia, opened at 29-11 23rd Ave. Wednesday in a space that was previously occupied by The Yard Pizzeria. The new venue is owned by Vincent Caro, the proprietor… Read more »
May 4, 2022 By Christian Murray While thousands flocked to Foley Square in Manhattan Tuesday to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade draft ruling, a group of Sunnyside residents went to Lou Lodati Park to let their feelings be known that they disagree with the likely decision. Council Member Julie Won organized a last-minute… Read more »
May 4, 2022 By Christian Murray A significant number of Queens leaders are willing to strip Ed Koch’s name from the Queensboro Bridge, according to the results of a recent questionnaire. The local leaders—including State Sen. Mike Gianaris, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—said they would support a name change when questioned by the… Read more »
May 3, 2022 By Christian Murray Elected officials in Queens have been quick to criticize a draft ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that would strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The ruling would essentially put the issue of abortion rights in the hands of state legislatures as opposed to courts. While abortion… Read more »
May 3, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An 89-year-old woman who was struck by a motorist while crossing 48th Street near Northern Boulevard late last month has died, according to the NYPD. Yuitmay Szeto, from 46th Street in Astoria, succumbed to her injuries Monday, nine days after being hit by a driver operating a Dodge Durango,… Read more »
April 29, 2022 By Czarinna Andres The NYC Department of Transportation will be closing down multiple streets in Long Island City and Astoria Sunday. The street closures will be for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest charitable bike ride in the country, which will be taking place May 1 from 7:30 a.m. to… Read more »
April 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A free concert featuring a mix of classical music and jazz is coming to Sunnyside next week. The event will take place at Sunnyside Community Services, located at 43-31 39th St., on May 7 at 2 p.m. The concert will feature performances by two separate groups and is expected… Read more »