This article was originally published by The CITY on Jan. 27, 2022 By Clifford Michel and Farah Javed After years of championing an “independent” commission to control the crucial redrawing of congressional and legislative districts, Democratic state leaders are taking over the process. A wide coalition of advocates is demanding public hearings before Albany acts…. Read more »
Jan. 27, 2022 Staff Report An unruly Irishman who caused havoc on a flight into J.F.K. Airport — including mooning flight attendants and throwing a beverage can at another passenger — has been hit with a felony charge in Brooklyn federal court. Shane McInerney, 29, was busted for interfering with a flight crew’s duties as… Read more »
Jan. 26, 2022 By Christian Murray Several Queens precincts will be getting plainclothes teams as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ crackdown on illegal guns. Adams announced Monday during a press conference at City Hall that he would be placing plainclothes units in 30 precincts across New York City. The 30 precincts, he said, are where… Read more »
Jan. 26, 2022 By Christian Murray The number of people killed on New York City streets in 2021 was the highest it’s been since 2013, according to city data released by Transportation Alternatives. There were 273 people killed on New York City streets in 2021, a 33 percent increase over 2018, the safest year in… Read more »
Jan. 26, 2022 Sponsored Story A full-service optometry clinic opened in Long Island City in November and the owner has already built a following in the Queens Plaza/Dutch Kills section of the neighborhood long in need of eye care services. Dr. Wilzen Lingad founded Bridges Eyecare, located at 41-17 Crescent Street, during the pandemic and… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Allie Griffin Queens lawmakers are split on the mayor’s recently released plan to combat gun violence — with some applauding it while others denounce it. The 15-page plan titled “The Blueprint to End Gun Violence” was unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams Monday following a number of high-profile shootings this month, including… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Long Island City Partnership is hosting a series of Lunar New Year celebrations to ring in the Year of the Tiger. The celebrations, which began Monday and run through Sunday, Feb. 6, consists of cultural performances, family-friendly activities and promotions by local businesses. It is the first time… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray The burger chain White Castle will permanently close its Jackson Heights restaurant Wednesday after being in operation at that location since 1935, according to a company spokesperson. “It was a tough decision to close,” said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle, referring to the 88-08 Northern Blvd. site…. Read more »
Jan. 25, 2022 By Christian Murray Community Board 1 approved a rezoning application last week that calls for the construction of a nine-story mixed-use building on the corner of Vernon Boulevard and 35th Avenue. The board voted 23 for and 10 against in favor of the rezoning where the developer seeks to construct 106 rental… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Queens lawmaker who has come under fire for her opposition to vaccine mandates has slammed a group of progressive city council members who posed maskless for a photograph inside a Brooklyn restaurant over the weekend. Republican Council Member Vickie Paladino, who earlier this year was denied entry to… Read more »