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Curfew On Indoor Dining to Go From 11 p.m. to Midnight: Cuomo

April 14, 2021 By Christian Murray New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this afternoon that he is extending the 11 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants until midnight. The change will go into effect Monday, April 19. The announcement comes after bar and restaurant owners have been complaining that the 11 p.m. closing hour is… Read more »

Watch: NYPD Body Cam Footage Shows Cop Shoot Distraught Man in Maspeth

April 13, 2021 By Christian Murray The NYPD released video footage of a man shot twice by a police officer inside his basement in Maspeth earlier this year. The incident, which may be disturbing to watch, took place on the evening of Friday, Jan 8 after police received a 911 call at around 6:20 p.m…. Read more »

Four Queens Legislators Opposed Marijuana Legislation Last Week, Including Joe Addabbo

April 12, 2021 By Christina Santucci While the majority of Queens state legislators recently approved the legalization of marijuana –  four of their colleagues who represent southern parts of the borough voted against the plan State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. and Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer Amato, Brian Barnwell and Jenifer Rajkumar all opposed the “Marijuana Regulation… Read more »

Construction of Controversial Building on Yellowstone Boulevard Begins

April 9, 2021 By Christian Murray A team of developers held a ceremonial groundbreaking at a prominent Forest Hills site Wednesday that will be home to an 11-story, 166-unit development. The development is slated to go up at 69-65 Yellowstone Blvd., where a Key Food supermarket was located for years. The project generated some controversy… Read more »

All New Yorkers 16 Years And Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

April 6, 2021 By Ryan Songalia New Yorkers as young as 16 years of age became eligible Tuesday to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, a week after the minimum age to receive the shot was dropped to 30. The move comes two weeks ahead of President Joe Biden’s April 19 date to make all adults eligible… Read more »