May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin Students who plan to attend SUNY and CUNY colleges for in-person classes this fall will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. The public state and city universities of New York are the latest in a growing list of universities that will require students… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci Queens Congressmember Grace Meng announced last week that she has introduced legislation to promote education about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – in an effort to combat anti-Asian racism. The bill, titled the Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act, aims to help eliminate discrimination and prejudice… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin A 33-year-old man was fatally shot near the Queensbridge Houses NYCHA complex when he was ambushed by two men just after midnight Monday. Kayron Wilson was sitting in the front passenger seat of a car alongside a female companion, when two men approached the vehicle on the corner of… Read more »
May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Public Library (QPL) reopened 14 branches today where patrons are now able to enter the facility, browse the collections in-person and use the computers for limited periods of time. The 14 “in-person” reopenings mark a milestone for QPL, since up until now the library system has only… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin An Astoria-based dance company is closing due to the toll the pandemic has taken on its business. Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre announced Thursday that it is dissolving the organization and closing its dance center — effective immediately. The company was founded 27 years ago and opened its Rioult Dance… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin Two affordable housing lotteries are now open in Long Island City and Astoria, but only to people who make at least $68,500 a year. In total, 13 apartments are up for grabs across the two apartment buildings — which are both located on Crescent Street. To be eligible for… Read more »
May 7, 2021 By Allie Griffin Police are looking for a man who robbed a bank in Long Island City Thursday and fled with more than a thousand dollars. The suspect walked into a Citibank branch, located at 5 Court Square, at 12:08 p.m. and approached a bank teller. He passed a note to the… Read more »
May 5, 2021 By Christian Murray Sixteen candidates are vying to replace term-limited Jimmy Van Bramer as the representative for the 26th Council District. In today’s podcast we talk to Jonathan Bailey, who is one of 15 Democrats vying for the seat that covers Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and a portion of Astoria. The… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer’s Chief of Staff Matt Wallace has endorsed candidate Amit Bagga to take over his boss’ seat in the City Council. Wallace told the Queens Post on Wednesday that he officially backs Bagga’s campaign. Van Bramer, however, has remained silent on his choice of replacement… Read more »
May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin Nearly 20 Queens eateries have made the prestigious Michelin’s affordable restaurant list this year, including seven for the first time. The Michelin “Bib Gourmand” guide lists city restaurants with distinguished cuisines at more affordable prices than the better-known Michelin star-receiving establishments. The 2021 list was unveiled Wednesday and includes… Read more »