July 30, 2021 By Allie Griffin The City University of New York (CUNY) will wipe out the debt of 50,000 current students and recent grads who experienced hardships during the pandemic. CUNY will erase as much as $125 million outstanding tuition and fee balances through the “CUNY Comeback Program,” CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez and… Read more »
July 30, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A popular kids program in Queens that aims to develop the next generation of hockey players returns to Long Island City in August—and spaces are filling up fast. The program, called Learn to Play, provides affordable hockey lessons and equipment to kids aged 5 through 8 to encourage them… Read more »
July 30, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A bill was introduced in the city council Thursday that aims to limit class sizes as a means to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The bill, sponsored by Council Education Committee Chair Mark Treyger and Council Speaker Corey Johnson, would raise the minimum per person classroom space to 35-square… Read more »
July 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin City officials unveiled an all-star Hip Hop lineup that will take the stage in Forest Hills next month. The man known as the “Father of Funk,” George Clinton, will be headlining the free concert on Friday, Aug. 20 at Forest Hills Stadium. Clinton and his group the P-Funk All… Read more »
July 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that Queens residents, even those fully vaccinated, should wear masks indoors as COVID-19 cases are rising in the borough. The CDC issued a recommendation Tuesday that residents in more than 2,100 counties across the country — including Queens —… Read more »
July 29, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Elected officials and Queens Public Library leaders unveiled the design plans for the new Rego Park library branch during a press briefing at the existing site Wednesday. The plans will see the present library structure at 91-41 63rd Dr. demolished and replaced with a two-story 18,000-square-foot building. The new… Read more »
July 29, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The Olympic Games kicked off in Tokyo last week and there are several athletes from Queens chasing glory for Team USA. The World’s Borough is being represented in track and field, basketball, fencing and table tennis. Dalilah Muhammad, who is from Jamaica, Queens, is looking to reclaim her crown… Read more »
July 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin The city is offering $100 to every New Yorker who gets their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine at a city-run site starting Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. Only people who live or work in the city and get their first dose at a vaccination site run… Read more »
July 28, 2021 By Allie Griffin Police have collared two young teens who allegedly jumped a man out walking his dog in Middle Village last week. Officers arrested a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old on charges of gang assault Tuesday. The NYPD didn’t release their names because they are minors. The two boys were part of… Read more »
July 27, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A pop-up miniature golf course opened in Williamsburg earlier this month that aims to provide New Yorkers with family fun—while drawing attention to pressing environmental issues. Putting Green, located along the waterfront at 26 N 1st Street, has been designed by environmentalists, artists, as well as school and community… Read more »