Jun. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry The city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) got an earful from Queens residents during a June 12 public hearing at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. Landlords and property owners were advised to steer clear of the hearing by the Rent Stabilization Association of New York which has a membership of…
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Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry While the New York Mets were mired in their longest losing streak in four years, there were some positive vibes at Citi Field for one day as the Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual business expo at the Caesars Sportsbook at the Metro Grille on June 7. Business,…
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Jun. 9, 2023 By Julia Moro Election Day is right around the corner, with polls opening for early voting on June 17 ahead of the June 27 primary. There are some contentious democratic primary races to look out for in Queens. Paul D. Graziano, Christopher S. Bae and Tony Avella are facing off for City…
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May. 4, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
A city program designed to assist small business owners in navigating the bureaucratic hurdles of running shop in Gotham has helped over 2,200 small businesses across the city avoid roughly $22 million in fines and violations since Mayor Eric Adams took office, amNewYork Metro has learned.
Apr. 28, 2023 By Emily Davenport The Queens Chamber of Commerce is offering its congratulations to the 19 Queens restaurants that were featured on the New York Times’ “100 Best Restaurants in NYC” list. Based on his decade of writing reviews, restaurant critic Pete Wells compiled the restaurant list and ranked the city’s top restaurants….
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Apr. 25, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has appointed a new chief of staff and new prosecutors to her staff. Katz announced the appointment of Wendy Erdly as chief of staff after nearly a decade of public service experience, mainly at the New York State Department of Financial Services, as deputy…
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Apr. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry A 12-year-old boy was arrested in the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway Tuesday afternoon in connection with antisemitic attacks earlier this month. According to an investigation by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force, the youngster was with another young man and a woman — believed to be in their…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry With less than three months to go until the Democratic primary, the race for Queens district attorney is heating up. On Monday, challenger George Grasso rallied on the steps of Borough Hall Monday. The retired judge from Douglaston received endorsements from 11 law enforcement organizations and community members after…
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Mar. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry
Lawmakers from every corner of Queens gathered on March 22 in the state capitol to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to include funding for an MTA fare freeze and a free bus pilot in the final state budget as negotiations continue through April 1.
Mar. 8, 2023 By Julia Moro Forest Hills native Ray Romano will be releasing his comedy drama, “Somewhere in Queens,” April 21, 2023, after directing, writing and starring in the film. “Somewhere in Queens” follows a simple, blue-collar family, deeply rooted in their Italian American heritage — similar to many Queens natives. Leo Russo, played…
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