May 14, 2020 By Christian Murray Ten MS-13 members have been charged with a slew of violent crimes ranging from murder to firearms offences, according to federal investigators. The men, nine from Queens and one from California, are allegedly responsible for three murders that took place in the borough, an attempted murder, fire arms offences… Read more »
May 14, 2020 By Christian Murray The Queens Chamber of Commerce applauded the city council yesterday for passing legislation that would put a temporary cap on the commission that third-party delivery services are allow to charge restaurants during state emergencies such as COVID-19. The bill restricts commission fees charged by apps at 20 percent during any… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Two Queens residents have been busted for allegedly buying a cache of weapons and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent. Joseph Miner, 29, who has a history of posting anti-Semitic and racist and language on social media, was arrested along with Daniel Jou, 40, Tuesday night. The pair, who… Read more »
May 13, 2020 By Christian Murray The Jackson Heights couple who were arrested in Williamsburg Sunday and charged with a hate crime following an altercation with a number of Hasidic men deny the charges and argue they are being unfairly maligned. Paulo Pinho, 35, and Clelia Pinho, 46, were arrested Sunday for aggravated harassment as… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Council Member Costa Constantinides wants the public golf courses in Queens to be opened up to pedestrians so there is more room for social distancing. Constantinides said that the open space at the golf courses would provide additional room for people to go outside and get fresh air while… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city could see the easing of restrictions beginning next month. The mayor said that with the spread of COVID-19 slowing, there is a chance that the city may allow the reopening of some nonessential businesses next month. “June is when we are… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Frontline workers at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst have been rewarded with a free vacation in recognition of the care they have provided COVID-19 patients. More than 4,000 staff at Elmhurst Hospital were given free round trip flights on American Airlines to destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean. As part… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray The biggest issue for bars and restaurants right now is paying rent. We talk to Luca DiCiero, founder and CEO of the real estate firm NYSpace Finders in Astoria, about the challenges these businesses face and the willingness of landlords to negotiate with them. DiCiero has brought many business… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Mayor Bill de Blasio is bringing back alternate side parking for a week—in order to conduct a “clean sweep.” The mayor said this morning that alternate side parking will go into effect the week of May 18 though May 24 so that all the trash that has been accumulating… Read more »
May 11, 2020 By Christian Murray Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to have reversed course on his past ruling requiring nursing home operators to readmit seniors who have been treated elsewhere for COVID-19. Cuomo, on March 25, ordered nursing homes to readmit seniors who had been treated at hospitals and other facilities for COVID-19. Yesterday, Cuomo… Read more »