Sept. 11, 2019 By Allie Griffin Homeowners will no longer be penalized for sidewalk damage caused by city trees, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. Previously if a sidewalk in front of a home was damaged by a tree’s roots, the homeowner would be notified by the city and a lien would be issued against… Read more »
Sept. 9, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A Forest Hills resident climbed to the top of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Friday to hang a banner advocating for climate change action. Glen Schleyer, a retired attorney, climbed the 12-story sphere and hung a banner that read “Zero CO2 2025, Climate Justice Now.” He was… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to close down Rikers Island and replace it with four borough-based jails moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday with the City Planning Commission (CPC) approving the controversial plan. The plan to shut down Rikers Island and replace it with four new community… Read more »
Sept. 3, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano Pesticides will be sprayed over several Queens neighborhoods Thursday night as part of a mosquito control initiative, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This will be the sixth treatment of the season. Trucks are scheduled to drive and spray sections of Briarwood, Forest Park, Kew Gardens and Woodhaven… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce has released a 2019 guide for those looking to explore the neighborhood, shop at local businesses or learn about the area’s history. The 40-page guidebook, released Aug. 22, features a directory of locally-owned businesses, organized by category, with everything from dentists to pet… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Peter Koo has criticized the recommendation made by a mayoral advisory group to end gifted and talented programs in New York public schools. A high-level panel, dubbed the School Diversity Advisory Group, was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio and recommended that gifted and talented programs be… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2019 By Allie Griffin There’s still time to apply to be Queens next Poet Laureate, as the deadline has been extended until Friday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Borough President Melinda Katz announced the extension Tuesday. Along with Queens Public Library and Queens College, Katz is hosting an open call to fill the… Read more »
Aug. 27, 2019 By Allie Griffin Statues of women influential in New York City’s history are about to go up around the city, yet New Yorkers don’t appear to be getting much say on which ones are to be honored. As part of the city’s ‘She Built NYC’ initiative, New Yorkers were asked to submit… Read more »
Aug. 23, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano The U.S. Tennis Association owes the city more than $300,000 in back rent, according to an audit released Thursday by City Comptroller Scott Stringer. The USTA, which is currently hosting the U.S. Open and operates the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, underreported at least $31 million in revenue… Read more »
Aug. 21, 2019 By Allie Griffin The city has lowered the requirements necessary to enter its affordable housing lotteries, lessening barriers that discourage undocumented immigrants from applying. Starting later today, applicants will no longer need a Social Security number or tax ID number for each adult member of the household to be considered for the… Read more »