Sept. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin Bushwick and Ridgewood are getting 85 new Citi Bike stations, beginning next week. The neighborhoods are the first to receive new stations as part of a citywide expansion of the bike sharing program. While the exact locations of the new stations have yet to be released, a map of… Read more »
Sept. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin A 60-year-old man from Ridgewood has been missing since Friday, police said. Rafael Vega was reported missing yesterday and was last seen Friday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. leaving his home on Greene Avenue at the corner of Onderdonk Avenue. Police released a photo and following description; Vega is… Read more »
Sept. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) released its proposed 2020-2024 capital plan Monday that calls for a $51.5 billion investment in the region’s subways, buses and railroads over the next five years. The proposal outlines a series of projects the authority hopes to tackle in that time, including adding 1,900… Read more »
Sept. 16, 2019 By Allie Griffin A 16-year-old was placed in a choke hold and robbed at knifepoint in Maspeth last week. On Monday, Sept. 9 at 3:15 p.m., the 16-year-old was walking near the corner of Andrews Avenue and 55th Street when three suspects approached him from behind and placed him in a choke… Read more »
Sept. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin The police are looking for two individuals connected to a violent August robbery in Middle Village. On Saturday, Aug. 24 at 4:55 p.m., a man and woman approached a 29-year-old man in front of 67-27 75th St and demanded his property. According to cops, the victim tried to walk… Read more »
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. 10, 2019 By Allie Griffin Tomorrow will be the first 9/11 in which students in all public schools across the state will take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost in the tragedy eighteen years ago, thanks to two Queens lawmakers. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill establishing September 11th Remembrance Day… Read more »
Sept. 6, 2019 By Allie Griffin A public hearing to discuss the proposed Glendale homeless shelter will take place in Middle Village next month, according to Queens Community Board 5. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. inside the auditorium at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village. The… Read more »
Sept 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin Board Members of a non-profit cemetery in Middle Village pocketed thousands of dollars meant for the cemetery upkeep, while complaining about a lack of funds, according to a suit filed Tuesday by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The suit claims that seven former and current board members… Read more »
Sept. 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin The NYC Parks Department dumped smelly sludge into an area of Forest Park last week and only after being caught in the act the agency said it would re-evaluate the practice. The practice came to light when Glendale resident Frank Schorn captured a truck with Parks employees dumping muck… Read more »