Aug. 15, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of child sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed against the Brooklyn Diocese since Wednesday–as the one-year “lookback” provision of the Child Victims Act kicked in across the state. The “lookback” window went into effect Aug. 14 and allows previously time-barred survivors of child sexual abuse to file suit… Read more »
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Man Punches Teen Cyclist in the Face in Maspeth, Breaks Jaw: NYPD
Aug. 15, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Police are looking for a man who punched a 16-year-old cyclist in the face multiple times in Maspeth last month. According to the police, the male cyclist became involved in a verbal dispute with the suspect in front of 60-61 Fresh Pond Rd. at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July… Read more »
Holden Secures Over $95,000 to Fund 10 Local Food Pantries
Aug. 15, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Robert Holden has allocated nearly $96,000 to 10 food pantries serving families in need throughout Council District 30. Holden announced that he was able to allocate the funds from the city’s 2020 fiscal budget to pantries in Glendale, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Woodhaven and Woodside. Holden said that there… Read more »
Queens Subway Stations in Disrepair, Worse than Other Boroughs: Report
Aug. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray The subway stations in Queens are in a state of disrepair and a new report released by the state comptroller’s office indicates that nearly half the structural components—such as stairs, platforms and ventilators—are worn out or damaged. The report, released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Friday,… Read more »
Maspeth Man Busted for Breaking Into Ridgewood Restaurant, Possessing Cocaine
Aug. 7, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A Maspeth man was caught in possession of cocaine last week while cops were arresting him for breaking into a Ridgewood restaurant and stealing electronics. Lawrence Lemmerman, 54, was arrested on July 31 for breaking into El Rincon Grill and Bar at 46-63 Metropolitan Ave. and stealing tablets, according… Read more »
Pedestrian Struck by Car in Glendale Has Died
Aug. 7, 2019 By Allie Griffin A 55-year-old man has died days after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Glendale on July 28. Jan Galej was crossing 62nd Street near Myrtle Avenue when a 71-year-old driver in a Nissan sedan was traveling northbound on the street. When the driver passed a… Read more »
Cabán Concedes to Katz in Queens DA Primary Race
Aug. 7, 2019 By Allie Griffin The fierce six-weeks-long battle between Public Defender Tiffany Cabán and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has finally ended when Cabán conceded in the DA primary race Tuesday. After she failed to win back enough ballots to surpass Katz’s narrow lead in a court decision yesterday, Cabán announced her concession… Read more »
Eleven Affordable Housing Units Available in Bushwick, Rent Starts at $1,850
Aug. 5, 2019 By Max Murray Eleven affordable housing units are available for rent in Bushwick — with monthly rent starting at $1,850. The eleven units are spread across two pairs of buildings; 127 & 129 Troutman St. and 79 & 81 Stanhope St. The units are being awarded via lottery, with applications now open… Read more »
Amazon Turns to Maspeth for New Distribution Center: Report
Aug. 2, 2019 by Allie Griffin While Amazon backed out of Long Island City, the e-commerce giant is eyeing another Queens neighborhood — this time for a distribution facility, according to a recent report. The company is looking into leasing an industrial site at 55-15 Grand Avenue in Maspeth Crain’s first reported, citing “sources familiar with the… Read more »
Homeless Removed from Temporary Housing at Maspeth Hotel
Aug. 2, 2019 By Allie Griffin. The working homeless population that was living within Maspeth’s Holiday Inn Express has officially been removed, according to Council Member Robert Holden. In May, the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the hotel’s property owner, KCM Realty Company who filed a lawsuit against the practice. The company claimed… Read more »