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Gianaris Introduces Legislation to Increase the Number of Early-Voting Sites

Oct. 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

State Sen. Michael Gianaris, who represents western Queens, introduced legislation today to almost double the number of early voting sites in the state.

The bill comes after an analysis of early voting sites in New York City found the number of registered voters assigned to an early voting site varied greatly across the boroughs — with little regard to the capacity of each poll site.

Some early voting sites have upwards of 100,000 voters assigned to them, while others have just 10,000 or less, according to the New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) analysis.

Queens Food Pantries See Food Supply Depleting as Food Lines Increase

Oct. 30, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Queens food pantries are seeing food supplies dwindle at the same time that the number of families in need of food is increasing.

Manhattan-Based Clothes Retailer ‘Extra Butter’ Opens in Long Island City

Oct. 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A Manhattan-based retailer that sells streetwear has opened a new location by MoMA PS1 in Long Island City and is offering customers much more than just designer apparel.

Suspect Wanted For Stealing $4,000 Worth of Cosmetics From Rite Aid in Astoria: NYPD

Oct. 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Police are searching for a man who stole thousands of dollars worth of cosmetics from an Astoria drug store earlier this month.

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Long Island City Brewery Expands Operations, Purchases New Location in Finger Lakes

Oct. 30, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An award-winning Long Island City brewing company is about to get bigger after securing a new location in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.

NYPD Appoints Juanita Holmes, Former Head of Queens North, as First Female Chief of Patrol

Oct. 29, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The New York City Police Department appointed its first female Chief of Patrol Thursday — Juanita Holmes, who has a long history of policing in Queens.

Gianaris Introduces Legislation Calling for Rent Reductions When Utilities Are Down at NYCHA

Oct. 29. 2020 By Christian Murray

If the gas line is down–the rent needs to come down with it, according to Astoria elected officials.

NYC Parks Holds Ribbon Cutting to Mark Completion of Field House at Queensbridge Park

Oct. 29, 2020 By Christian Murray

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held at Queensbridge Park Wednesday to mark the completion of a new $6.25 million field house.

56-Year-Old Arrested for Tagging More Than 20 Cars With “AOC” and “BLM” in Jackson Heights

Oct. 29, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Police have cuffed a 56-year-old man who allegedly tagged more than 20 cars with “AOC” and “BLM” graffiti in Jackson Heights two nights in a row.

Small Business Owners Can Expand Storefronts to Sidewalk as City Launches New Initiative Friday

Oct. 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Small business owners will soon be able to expand their storefront onto the sidewalk as part of a new Open Storefronts initiative the City will launch on Friday.

Astoria Resident and Sunnyside Community Leader Secures $50,000 Grant for Local Non-Profit

Oct. 28, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An Astoria resident and Sunnyside community leader has received a national award – and a $50,000 grant – for her work in helping needy residents through the COVID-19 shutdown.

Queens Lawmakers Among NYC Elected Officials Calling on Schumer to Expand Supreme Court

Oct. 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Several Queens lawmakers are calling on U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer to expand the Supreme Court after Justice Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in Monday night, cementing a conservative majority for generations to come.

Former CB2 Chair Announces Run for Council Seat, Says She is the ‘Common Sense Candidate’

Oct. 27, 2020 By Christian Murray

Denise Keehan-Smith, the former chairperson of Queens Community Board 2, held a press conference in Woodside Saturday and announced that she is running to be the next council member for the 26^th council district.

Astoria Residents Aim to Turn Empty Lot Into Community Garden and Educational Space

Oct. 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A group of Astoria residents hosted an event Saturday to garner support for the transformation of a long-neglected lot into a community garden for neighbors in the area.

BOE Expands Hours for Early Voting, Follows Criticism Over Hours-Long Lines

Oct. 27, 2020 By Christian Murray

The New York City Board of Elections announced today that it will be expanding its hours for the final three days of early voting.

Revitalization of Astoria’s Hallets Cove Waterfront to Begin This Winter

Oct. 26, 2020 By Allie Griffin

An effort to revitalize the neglected Hallets Cove peninsula along the Astoria waterfront will begin this winter, local Council Member Costa Constantinides announced Monday.

Late Night Booze Parties and Trash No Longer a Persistent Problem at LIC Waterfront Parks

Oct. 25, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A lot done, more to do.

NYC Public School Families Will Have Just One Chance to Opt Back Into Blended Learning

Oct. 26, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City public school families will have just one chance to opt into in-person classes for the rest of the school year — beginning next week.

DOT Releases Draft Plan of Citi Bike Expansion Across Astoria and LIC

Oct. 23, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A preliminary map of Citi Bike’s continued expansion into western Queens has been released showing more than 50 additional docking stations going down in Astoria, Woodside and Long Island City.

Man Assaults Traffic Agent on Steinway Street, Upset He Was Issued With Summons

Oct. 23, 2020 By Christian Murray

The police are looking for a man who assaulted a traffic agent in Astoria earlier this month—after being upset that he had been issued with a summons.

Police Arrest Teenage Daredevil Who Scaled Queensboro Bridge in Livestreamed Stunt

Oct. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A teenage daredevil scaled the Queensboro Bridge Thursday evening and livestreamed the stunt to an audience watching online.

New Burlington Store Opens in Former Toys R Us Space on 48th Street

Oct. 23, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

A new Burlington clothes and home décor store has officially opened its doors in Long Island City and customers can shop their favorite brands at discounted prices.

DOT to Develop ‘Long-Term’ Plan for 34th Avenue Open Street in Jackson Heights

Oct. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin

[This story has been updated to reflect that the Open Streets program has no set end date at this time.]

PODCAST: Ingrid Gomez Announces Run for Francisco Moya’s Seat

Oct. 22, 2020 By Christian Murray

Ingrid Gomez, a long time Corona resident, formally announced today that she is running to unseat Council Member Francisco Moya to represent the 21^st Council District.

Sunnyside Residents and Property Owner Come Together to Turn Empty Lot into Composting Site

Oct. 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A group of Sunnyside residents, a local nonprofit organization and a property owner have all come together to turn an empty lot into a composting site.

Teen Charged With Murder for Stray Bullet Killing at Astoria Public Housing Complex

Oct. 21, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

An Astoria teenager has been arrested and charged for killing a HVAC technician with a stray bullet at the Astoria Houses NYCHA complex in April.

Famed Astoria Cookie Bakery to Open Williamsburg Location

Oct. 21, 2020 By Christian Murray

Chip, the famed Astoria cookie bakery, is opening a shop in Brooklyn.

Cuomo Extends Commercial Eviction Moratorium Through End of Year

Oct. 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Governor Andrew Cuomo has extended the statewide moratorium on commercial evictions and foreclosures from Oct. 20 through to the end of the year.

Tech Company Showcases E-Scooters to LIC Residents Ahead of City Permit Decision

Oct. 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Representatives of a company that is vying to be a provider of e-scooters in the city held a press conference in Long Island City Tuesday to demonstrate their high-tech product and why the city should choose them.

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