Dec. 16, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday that bars federal immigration officers from making arrests inside or outside state courthouses without a warrant – a move hailed by immigration advocates. The Protect Our Courts Act seeks to address concerns that undocumented immigrants were being targeted for immigration offenses by ICE… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2020 By Christian Murray A group of Sunnyside business owners joined together on Queens Boulevard Tuesday to call on elected officials to help them get through the pandemic. The business owners, representing bars and restaurants on Skillman Avenue and Queens Boulevard, said that they need relief as their revenue shrinks yet costs remain… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City could face a second shutdown after Christmas–should COVID-19 cases continue to rise. “We’re dealing with a second wave…,” de Blasio said. “We’re going to need to do some kind of shutdown in the weeks ahead.” The mayor said that while the… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan An NYPD traffic enforcement agent miraculously survived after being struck by a tractor-trailer in Astoria Tuesday. The agent was directing traffic in front of 25-15 Broadway at around 10:30 a.m. when she was hit by the big rig. The truck driver, who was parked on the side of the… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin The city has ordered eateries to shut down their roadway dining setups on Wednesday in anticipation of the major snow storm. The Sanitation Department (DSNY) has ordered restaurants to close their dining areas located along the roadway by 2 p.m., when a “snow alert” goes into effect Wednesday. Sidewalk… Read more »
Dec. 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A massive mural that aims to promote diversity and inclusion is going up on a building in Long Island City. The artwork, which features a number of people of different religious backgrounds, is currently being painted on the side of 25-17 41st Ave. and is scheduled to be completed… Read more »
Dec. 14, 2020 by Allie Griffin Jackson Heights Council Member Daniel Dromm introduced a bill last week that would end the use of solitary confinement in all New York City jails. Under the bill, individuals would only be allowed to be isolated for the sole purpose of de-escalating violent conflicts and could only be isolated… Read more »
Dec. 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin A large menorah sculptured from ice was lit at Gantry Plaza State Park last night. The JCC-Chabad of LIC hosted its annual outdoor Chanukah party and lit the iconic six-foot tall menorah. Residents came together for the festival of lights where lively Chanukah music played and Hebrew School students performed…. Read more »
Dec. 14, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Building permits have been filed for a 4-story mixed-use building on 5th Street in Hunters Point. The plans filed with the Department of Buildings Nov. 30 call for a 65-foot-tall structure to go up 5-01 47th Rd. The site is on the corner of 5th Street and 47th Road… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Nearly 20 candidates have come forward to run in next June’s Democratic primary for the 26th District Council seat currently held by Jimmy Van Bramer. We spoke to Amit S. Bagga who is one of those candidates vying for the seat that covers Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City and a portion… Read more »