Aug 4, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

People dependent on SNAP will be able to use their government benefits to buy groceries online on a permanent basis if a new bill that was passed by the state legislature last month is signed into law.

Aug. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray

Four in five bars and restaurants in New York City were unable to pay their full rent in July, according to a new study.

Aug. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The city will bring back its open restaurants outdoor dining program next June — or even earlier, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today.

Aug. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Department of Education will no longer be funding a popular college preparatory program offered at a top Flushing high school–and Queens legislators are speaking out.

Aug. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and other crimes Friday for a drunken car crash that killed a man in 2018 on the Van Wyck Expressway in Kew Gardens Hills.

July 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A group of small business owners from across the borough came together on the steps of Queens Borough Hall Wednesday to demand more financial help from legislators as they try to keep their businesses afloat amid the pandemic.

July 30,  2020 By Michael Dorgan

A Glendale pastor has been arrested for exchanging sexually explicit text messages and pornographic images with a minor from Westchester.

July 29, 2020, By Michael Dorgan 

Vehicle thefts are on the rise in northern Queens and drivers are making it easy for criminals.

July 29, 2020 By Christian Murray

New York & Company, a retail clothing chain, will permanently close at least four locations in Queens, according to various store employees throughout the borough.

July 29, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a senior by the neck and robbed her inside her Rego Park building Tuesday.

July 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A new drive-in movie series is coming to Jamaica this week and residents of all ages will get a chance to watch some of their favorite films on a giant inflatable screen.

July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The moped-sharing company Revel has shut down its service in New York City today after a second fatal crash occurred in ten days.

July 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A 32-year-old Brooklyn man died when he lost control of a Revel scooter in Rego Park early Tuesday morning. 

July 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Police arrested a 32-year-old homeless man today for attempting to rape a woman in Forest Park over the weekend.

July 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Nearly half of Queens residents have still not completed the 2020 Census more than four months after it was opened for responses.

July 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The Queens Public Library (QPL) will reopen a second batch of branches in August after reopening a handful of sites earlier this month.

July 27, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A 40-year-old man is dead after being shot inside a Woodhaven home Sunday.

July 26, 2020 By Christian Murray

A 51-year-old woman fought off a man who attempted to rape her in Forest Park Saturday.

July 24, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Alternate side parking rules will return for all of next month, beginning Monday, Aug. 3, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today.

July 22, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A new drive-in movie series is coming to Flushing Meadows Corona Park next month to offer Queens residents a safe film screening experience with a retro flair.

July 22, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The State Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits that come from commercial breeders.

July 21 2020, By Michael Dorgan

Several Queens officials have slammed President Trump for issuing a memorandum that aims to block undocumented immigrants from being counted when the number of congressional seats are determined following the 2020 census.

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New York City is depending on federal aid from Washington to protect Mayor Bill de Blasio’s precariously balanced pandemic-shaped budget from the many risks it contains  — including any shortfall in ambitious money-saving targets.

July 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Elizabeth Crowley has conceded to Council Member Donovan Richards in the Democratic primary for Queens Borough President.

July 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The state has revoked the liquor licenses of three Queens establishments after their customers were found to be disobeying social distancing rules and mask requirements.