By Yoav Gonen, THE CITY This story was originally published on 07/12/20 by THE CITY Athanasia Zapantis was at her job as a home health aid on the evening of Father’s Day when her 29-year-old son called in a panic. George Zapantis, described by family members and neighbors as a gentle giant with mental health… Read more »
July 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin COVID-19 cases are on the rise among young adults in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today. The rate of coronavirus cases among New Yorkers aged 20 to 29 spiked from less than 30 cases per 100,000 people on June 13 to a number nearing 40 per… Read more »
July 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Queens Public Library (QPL) has opened some of its local branches for the first time in nearly four months. Seven locations opened to the public for pickups and returns today while nine additional sites are now accepting returns. The library system shut all of its 66 branches on… Read more »
June 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled the requirements that each county must meet before their schools are permitted reopen in the fall. Cuomo said that schools would be allowed to reopen in regions that are in Phase IV of the state’s reopening plan and where the daily infection rate remains below… Read more »
July 10, 2020 by Allie Griffin Forty apartments in a newly constructed building in Ridgewood are up for grabs through the city’s affordable housing lottery — but only for those who make at least $61,000 a year. The building, called the “The Strand,” is located at 18-81 Starr St. It has a mix of studio,… Read more »
July 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that alternate-side parking will remain suspended through July 19. De Blasio has repeatedly suspended alternate side parking throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the need for residents to leave their homes. The mayor said that he will determine whether it will be extended… Read more »
July 10, 2020 By Allie Griffin A 29-year-old Queens man who allegedly trafficked two teenage girls for sex at a motel near JFK Airport last month has been charged with multiple sex-related crimes and faces up to 50 years in prison, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday. Tyrone Miles, of 110th Avenue in Jamaica, allegedly… Read more »
July 10, 2020 By Allie Griffin All large events requiring a city permit are cancelled through the end of September, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. De Blasio defined large events as gatherings larger than one city block, and said they would all be cancelled through Sept. 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This ban… Read more »
July 9, 2020 By John Bolger The iconic Citi logos have been removed from the top of One Court Square, marking the end of an era in Long Island City. Scaffolding was erected on the roof of the building late last month in order to facilitate the removal. The logo had adorned the top of… Read more »
July 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin Four Catholic schools in Queens will not reopen in the fall due to the financial strain spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Our Lady’s Catholic Academy in South Ozone Park, Our Lady of Grace in Howard Beach, Holy Trinity Catholic Academy in Whitestone and St. Mel’s Catholic Academy in Whitestone… Read more »