May 14, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City is on track toward lifting some restrictions next month as three key indicators continue to move in the right direction, the mayor said. The number of people admitted to hospitals for COVID-19; the number of patients currently in ICUs for the virus; and the percentage of… Read more »
May 14, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A new survey has revealed that low-income families in Queens are facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 shutdown. Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit that conducted the survey between April 17 and April 29, found that the majority of low-income households in Queens are worried about running out of… 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 Allie Griffin The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness likely tied to the coronavirus continues to rise — with 30 new cases overnight. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that 82 children have the illness doctors are calling “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome” —… 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 Allie Griffin A new coronavirus stimulus package was unveiled by Congressional Democrats Tuesday that would provide billions in relief funds to help state and local governments. U.S. Representative Nita Lowey and Senator Charles Schumer announced the Democrat-backed bill today that would provide $67 billion in aid to New York municipalities– including… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin A Jackson Heights couple was arrested and charged with a hate crime for attacking a group of Hasidic men in Williamsburg Sunday following a dispute over social distancing. Police arrested Paulo Pinho, 35, and Clelia Pinho, 46, for aggravated harassment as a hate crime on Sunday after the couple… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Woodside/Sunnyside community is coming together to raise funds for the families of two well-known restaurant workers who lost their lives to COVID-19 last month. Deodoro Monge Gutierrez, the owner and chef of Bliss 46 Bistro in Sunnyside, and Pedro Sanchez, a long time staff member at the Woodside… Read more »
May 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin A rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the novel coronavirus has infected more than 50 children across the five boroughs. Mayor Bill de Blasio today said that 52 children have confirmed cases of what doctors are calling “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome” with 10 cases still being evaluated. That’s… Read more »