The crime-ridden Umbrella Hotel in South Queens is closing its doors, according to the Kew Gardens Civic Association. The group wrote on Facebook about the hotel’s closing on Friday night, saying t…
Umbrella Hotel welcomes New Year with another shooting
Three shot, one dead in incident at Queens Blvd. locale
Elmhurst Hospital goes virtual for Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month usually involves in-person screening, on-hand medical samples and live cooking demonstrations, but coronavirus is forcing Elmhurst Hospital to take virtual measures to spre…
Progressive groups unveil latest City Council endorsements
The Working Families Party (WFP) announced last week the endorsement of eight candidates for City Council, including three hopefuls in Queens and one in Brooklyn. Earlier this fall, WFP already bac…
Parks breaks ground on Doughboy Plaza renovation
By next fall, Doughboy Plaza in Woodside will be completely renovated. Last week, the Parks Department and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer broke ground on the $1.87 million project to reconstruct the p…
EMU Health Reopens Multi-specialty Center in Glendale, Queens
EMU Health, a top local Health Center in Glendale, Queens, reopened their multi-specialty center last week.
State comptroller releases report on restaurant industry
Documents ‘upheaval’ caused by COVID-19 pandemic
FAA hears testimonies on proposed LGA AirTrain
Port Authority director ‘committed to finishing’ the project
Comptroller tours Queens small businesses hit hard by pandemic
Cruz touts state legislation to help reopen stores
Thief breaks into Aigner Chocolates on Metro
At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, a hooded thief smashed a hole through a storeroom window at Aigner Chocolates on Metropolitan Avenue. Hearing the commotion, neighbors rushed downstairs and ca…
Expert panel discusses state of Queens real estate
The Queens real estate market is starting to gain momentum again. That analysis was made by broker, landlord and data experts who spoke on a panel hosted by the Queens Chamber of Commerce last week…
DOE reveals ‘blended learning’ plan to reopen schools
Uncertainty still lies ahead for teachers and principals
Developers unveil $2 billion ‘Innovation QNS’ proposal
Five-block project includes housing, retail, open space
Chamber distributes 500K masks to business groups
As New York City moves toward the third phase of its reopening, small businesses are being supplied with millions of face coverings for employees and customers. Last week, the Department of Small B…
Legislation pushes outdoor dining in plan to reopen NYC
City Council emphasizes urgency for the future of small businesses
LIJ Forest Hills staff receive a Mother’s Day treat
Emergency department nurses and medical staff at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills received a sweet surprise this Mother’s Day, thanks to the efforts of a local GoFundMe campaign. On Sunday, the “App…
Maspeth educator remembered as selfless woman
Alison Donovan, 61, passed from COVID-19 complications
As curve plateaus, funeral homes still on shaky ground
Mourning families learn to grapple with grief in isolation
MidVille author set to release second novel
After a successful release of his first novel, local author Anthony Sciarratta is charging ahead with his second work, “The Letter,” set to be published on April 28. This will be the author’s first…
Pastor, parishioner die of COVID-19: diocese
A beloved pastor passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced over the weekend. Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, 49, served as pastor of St. Brigid’…
Siguenza, 58, was a driving force in city’s free clinics
Maspeth doctor passes away at home
Middle Village detective commits suicide: reports
An off-duty NYPD detective committed suicide inside a Middle Village home on Monday afternoon, according to reports. Reports identified the man as second-grade Detective Paul Federico, 53, who hung…
Demand for ‘factual information’ as jail design process continues
Coalition files lawsuit to stop city’s process
Opponents of bus plan take criticism to governor
Rally outside office, call for seat at the table