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3 Injured, Including 1 Toddler, By Driver Fleeing Cops in Ridgewood Wednesday

Aug. 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Three people, including a toddler, were injured in Ridgewood Wednesday after a driver fleeing police struck them with his SUV.

The victims — a two-year-old girl, her 28-year-old mother, and a 35-year-old man — were hit by the driver of a 2021 Dodge Durango around 5 p.m. in the vicinity of Wyckoff Avenue and George Street, according to police.

The incident took place as the driver, a man who has yet to be identified, was evading arrest for having a suspended license. The driver had been pulled over by police and standing next to the SUV when he jumped back into the vehicle and sped off, police said.

New Store Specializing in Korean Side Dish “Banchan” Opens in Long Island City

Aug. 11, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A new store that specializes in Korean side dishes known as “banchan” has opened in Long Island City after much delay.

MTA Eyes Congestion Pricing Toll of Up to $23 Per Vehicle Trip into Manhattan

This article was originally published by The CITY on Aug. 10, 2022 By Jose Martinez and Rachel Holliday Smith

The years-long effort to toll vehicles in the most congested parts of Manhattan as a way to bankroll billions of dollars in mass-transit improvements and reduce traffic is no longer stuck in neutral.

Judge Orders Redo for NYC Schools Budget

A Manhattan judge ruled Friday to throw out the New York City education department’s budget and allow the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider how to fund schools this year.

Judge Lyle Frank ruled in favor of two teachers and two parents who filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court last month, claiming that the city violated state law when it approved the education department’s budget for this fiscal year.

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Long Island City-Based Barbershop Opens Williamsburg Location

Aug. 4, 2022 By Czarinna Andres

A popular barbershop that was established in Long Island City in 2014 has opened its fourth venue—this one in Williamsburg.

Blind Woodside Boxer Inspiring Fellow Fighters at Local Long Island City Gym

Aug. 2, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A Woodside man who has been blind for most of his life is inspiring members at a local boxing gym to up their game.

Speed Cameras to Operate 24/7 Beginning Aug. 1

July 31, 2022 By Czarinna Andres

The city’s speed cameras will be in operation 24/7 starting Aug. 1.

Crowley Picks Up Endorsements from Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

July 30, 2022 By Christian Murray

Elizabeth Crowley has received two high-profile endorsements from leading moderates in New York City.

Two Murals Go up at Highland Park in Recognition of Ridgewood Reservoir and Natural Environment

July 29, 2022 By Christian Murray

Two murals have gone up at the entrance to the footpath at Highland Park—a park that is located on the Brooklyn/Queens border and surrounds the Ridgewood Reservoir.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Hundreds of Units in Residential Tower on LIC Waterfront

July 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A housing lottery has opened for 463 units in a new high-rise development on the Long Island City waterfront.

Francoise Olivas Drops Out of District 59 Senate Race, Endorses Crowley

July 25, 2022 By Christian Murray

Francoise Olivas, a left-leaning community organizer from Greenpoint, announced Monday that she is dropping out of the race to represent the newly created district 59 senate seat and has decided to endorse Elizabeth Crowley.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 14 Units in Long Island City, Studios Start at $2,431 Per Month

July 20, 2022 By Christian Murray

The NYC Housing Preservation & Development launched a lottery Tuesday for 14 income-restricted units in a 12-story luxury building on Jackson Avenue in Long Island City.

Crowley Raises $500,000 in Run for State Senate, Brings in More Than Her Four Rivals Combined

July 18, 2022 By Christian Murray

Elizabeth Crowley has raised more than $500,000 in her bid for the District 59 State Senate seat, with more than $168,000 coming from labor unions, according to her July 15 campaign filings.

Elected Officials and Local Leaders Hold Rally in LIC Calling for Revitalization of Newtown Creek Shoreline

July 18, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Elected officials and local leaders held a rally in Long Island City Friday calling on the city and state to repair a badly damaged section of the Newtown Creek.

Operators of Ravenswood Generating Station Plan to Convert Toxic Facility Into Green Energy Hub

July 14, 2022 By Christian Murray

The Ravenswood Generating Station that has been belching toxic pollutants along the Long Island City waterfront for decades may soon be transformed into a clean energy hub, the company that operates the facility announced Tuesday.

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