June 7, 2021 By Christian Murray Activists put up a controversial message on the marquee sign at the shuttered Sunnyside movie theater about two weeks ago—and the property owner is coming under fire from many Jewish residents. John Ciafone, the owner of the vacant cinema at 42-17 Queens Blvd., has been bombarded with e-mails and… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Several lawmakers are seeking federal funding for renovations at Elmhurst Hospital to improve care for new and expecting parents and to help fight maternal mortality. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference with U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside of the hospital Friday afternoon to advocate… Read more »
March 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Some of the borough’s biggest names in entertainment will help celebrate the Queens Public Library’s 125th anniversary at a free virtual gala Tuesday. Actor, writer and producer Awkwafina, who is known for her hit show “Nora from Queens,” will make an appearance alongside “Shark Tank” star and FUBU clothing… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Two boys were seriously injured when they were hit by cars in separate Queens crashes Friday evening. Police said a 10-year-old boy was trying to cross Jewel Avenue at 110th Street in Forest Hills at about 8 p.m. Friday when he was struck by a Honda CRV SUV driven… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed more than a dozen Queens candidates for City Council over the weekend – through her political action committee (PAC), Courage to Change. She announced the PAC’s preferences during a rally Saturday outside City Hall with 60 Democratic Council candidates – including 18 from Queens…. Read more »
June 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Three men who spent nearly a quarter century behind bars after being wrongfully convicted for a 1996 double murder can now move on with their lives. George Bell, Gary Johnson and Rohan Bolt, who were released in March when their sentences were vacated due to prosecutorial misconduct, were notified… Read more »
June 2, 2021 By Christian Murray Hate-filled vandals scrawled swastikas and other ugly messages on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst Park today. The graffiti blanketed the memorial that features the names of 371 service members from Queens who gave up their lives in the Vietnam war. “This is the worst vandalism I have seen… Read more »
June 1, 2021 By Christina Santucci A 54-year-old real estate agent named Kelly Killian was struck and killed by an e-bike in Astoria Friday night – around the corner from where she lived. Police said they received a 911 call just after 8:30 p.m., and when emergency responders arrived at 31st Street and 21st Avenue,… Read more »
June 1, 2021 By Christina Santucci New Yorkers who are behind on their rent and have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19 can submit applications for rent relief starting Tuesday, the governor announced. Those eligible and approved by the program can receive funding to cover up to 12 months in past due rent – as… Read more »
May 28, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A bill that aims to prevent green construction fences from becoming magnets for graffiti was passed by the city council Thursday. The legislation, sponsored by Council Member Bob Holden, requires construction companies to take down the green wooden fences on building sites where work has stopped for two consecutive… Read more »