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Andrew Yang Comes Under Fire in Astoria, Following Comments on Israel-Palestinian Conflict

May 12, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang got a cool reception in Astoria Tuesday after he sent out an apparent pro-Israel tweet Monday night.

Yang visited the neighborhood for an endorsement announcement and was then scheduled to join a local nonprofit to distribute groceries to families ahead of Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

However, a statement he tweeted Monday evening about the Israel-Palestinian conflict left him in hot water and the nonprofit Astoria Welfare Society rescinded its invitation.

Early Voting Begins a Month From Today, With 19 Voting Sites in Queens

May 12, 2021 By Christina Santucci

In-person voting in New York City’s Primary Election gets underway one month from today.

Rep. Grace Meng Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor

May 11, 2021 By Ryan Songalia

Queens Lawmaker Sponsors Bill That Would Require Hate Crime Perpetrators to Undergo Counseling

May 11, 2021 By Ryan Songalia

Several elected officials gathered at a Rego Park playground Monday to show support for an Asian-American teen who was the victim of a hate crime and to promote legislation that aims to rehabilitate the perpetrators of such attacks.

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22-Year-Old Dead After Crashing Motorcycle on Van Wyck Expressway: NYPD

May 11, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A 22-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle on the Van Wyck Expressway early Tuesday.

Alleged Drunk Driver Faces up to 15 Years in Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run of NYPD Officer

May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A Long Island woman who allegedly drove drunk and killed a NYPD Highway officer on the Long Island Expressway last month faces up to 15 years in prison, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.

City to Lower Speed Limits on Woodhaven Boulevard And Other Queens Corridors

May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The city will lower the speed limit on Astoria Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard and a number of other arterial streets in Queens in coming weeks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.

SUNY and CUNY Students Will Need COVID-19 Vaccination to Attend Fall Classes

May 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Students who plan to attend SUNY and CUNY colleges for in-person classes this fall will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

Meng Introduces Legislation to Promote Education on the History of AAPI to Help Combat Racism

May 10, 2021 By Christina Santucci

Queens Congressmember Grace Meng announced last week that she has introduced legislation to promote education about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – in an effort to combat anti-Asian racism.

City to Invest $1.1 Million in Community-Based Groups to Fight Gun Violence in Eastern Queens

May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The city is spending a combined $1.1 million on two community-based groups in eastern Queens to combat a rise in gun violence, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.

Nearly 20 Queens Restaurants Make Michelin’s Affordable Eats 2021 List

May 6, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Nearly 20 Queens eateries have made the prestigious Michelin’s affordable restaurant list this year, including seven for the first time.

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