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Andrew Yang Comes Under Fire in Astoria, Following Comments on Israel-Palestine 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Monday evening about the Israel-Palestine conflict left him in hot water and the nonprofit Astoria Welfare Society rescinded its invitation.

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.

NYC School Calendar Sees End to Snow Days, Columbus Day Renamed and Addition of Juneteenth

May 5, 2021 By Ryan Songalia

New York City has unveiled the public school calendar for 2021-2022 and it includes a new holiday and a change to Columbus Day.

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Ballparks to Have Designated Sections for Vaccinated Fans, With 100 Percent Seating Capacity

May 5, 2021 By Christian Murray

Baseball fans who are fully vaccinated will soon be able to pack into Citi Field and Yankee Stadium at 100 percent capacity.

Progressives Jimmy Van Bramer and Brad Lander Cross Endorse

May 4, 2021 By Ryan Songalia

Two city council members seeking higher office exchanged endorsements on Tuesday.

Governors Ball Music Festival Heads to Citi Field for Comeback Year

May 4, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The popular New York City music festival Governors Ball has found a new home in Queens this year after it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Most COVID-19 Restrictions to be Lifted This Month, 24/7 Subway Service to Resume

May 3, 2021 By Allie Griffin

New York State will reopen to near pre-pandemic levels and 24/7 subway service will resume later this month.

Donovan Richards Endorses Fellow Borough President Eric Adams for Mayor

May 3, 2021 By Ryan Songalia

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Eric Adams in the race to be mayor—backing the only candidate in the mayoral contest who is a borough president.

‘We Belong Here’: Thousands Turn Out in Flushing to Condemn Hate-Crimes Against Asians in NYC

May 3, 2021 By Christina Santucci

A slew of elected officials were joined by thousands of supporters in downtown Flushing Sunday afternoon – in a show of solidarity against hatred and bias directed at Asian Americans.

City Council Passes Bill to Ensure Open Streets Are Permanent

April 30, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The City Council passed a bill Thursday to ensure that the Open Streets program is a permanent fixture in New York City for years to come.

De Blasio Sets Goal for New York City to “Fully Reopen” on July 1

April 29, 2021 By Allie Griffin

New York City plans to “fully reopen” on July 1, more than a year after the pandemic halted life in the city that never sleeps.

New York’s Food-With-Alcohol Rule Has Been Lifted, Bar Curfews About to End

April 28, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A slew of state-imposed COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants will be lifted next month.

Brooklyn Woman Who Allegedly Swindled Her Maspeth Employer Out of Millions Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison: DA

April 28, 2021 By Ryan Songalia

A woman who allegedly scammed her Maspeth employer out of millions of dollars has been charged with grand larceny and faces up to 25 years in prison.

Gianaris Bill That Would Ban Animal Sales in Pet Stores is Gaining Momentum

April 27, 2021 By Allie Griffin

A bill that would ban the sale of cats and dogs at pet stores in New York is making headway in the state legislature.

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