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NRG Receives Draft Permits for Its Astoria Power Plant Proposal

July 1, 2021 By Christian Murray NRG Energy’s proposal to overhaul its Astoria power plant got one step closer to becoming a reality yesterday with the state approving “draft permits.” The New York State DEC issued the draft permits Wednesday with the plans now available to the public for comment. The DEC will be providing… Read more »

Several Queens Candidates File Preemptive Suits Against BOE for Court Review of Count

June 30, 2021 By Allie Griffin Several candidates running for City Council seats in Queens filed preemptive lawsuits last week against the NYC Board of Elections (BOE) and their opponents ahead of the Board’s blunder yesterday. At least six Queens Council candidates and two Queens borough president candidates have filed the lawsuits over the past… Read more »

NY Driver’s Licenses Will No Longer Be Suspended for Unpaid Traffic Tickets

June 30, 2021 By Ryan Songalia New York drivers no longer need to worry about having their licenses suspended due to unpaid tickets. The Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act took effect Tuesday, with all suspensions related to unpaid traffic and parking fines being lifted automatically. The new law will end license suspensions due to non-payment… Read more »

Check Out the LIC Streets That Will Close for the July 4th Fireworks

June 30, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Significant parking restrictions will be in place in Hunters Point this weekend leading up to the Macy’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. The NYPD will be putting in place widespread restrictions as it looks to clear the area for the large number of spectators expected to come to… Read more »

BOE Promises Do-Over After Pulling Preliminary Mayoral Results Over Vote ‘Discrepancy

This article was originally published by The City on June 29 at 11:55 p.m. EST BY SAMANTHA MALDONADO  AND JOSEFA VELASQUEZ The Board of Elections withdrew the first ranked choice voting tabulation of the crucial primary contest after more than 140,000 extra ballots invaded the count. The now discredited results showed Kathryn Garcia getting closer to Eric… Read more »

‘Summer Kids’ Free Programming Returns to Hunters Point Next Month

June 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A popular program for kids is making a return to in-person activities on the Long Island City waterfront next month. “Summer Kids,” a free series featuring music, a live magic show and yoga will kick off on July 12 and run through Aug. 20. The programming, organized by the… Read more »

Parks Dept. Breaks Ground on $7.1 Million Renovation of Ravenswood Playground

June 29, 2021 By Christian Murray Elected officials and community leaders held a ceremonial ground breaking today to mark the beginning of a $7.1 million revamp of Ravenswood Playground. The playground, located next to the NYCHA Ravenswood Houses on 21st Street, will undergo an overhaul that will include new play equipment, a spray area and… Read more »

Beer Hall/Entertainment Venue to Open in Long Island City

June 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new beer hall/entertainment venue is scheduled to open in Long Island City in the fall. The new establishment will be called Gamehaus LIC/NY, located at 5-14 51st Ave., and the operators are taking over the building that was previously occupied by the brewpub Alewife which shuttered in July and moved… Read more »