Author: michaeldorgan

Brooklyn and Queens Churches Will Re-Open for Limited Services From Tuesday

May 25, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn will re-open churches for limited services this week. The diocese, which covers Catholic churches in Queens and Brooklyn, will resume prayer services, funerals, baptisms, and weddings from May 26. A maximum number of 10 people will be permitted to attend the ceremonies and… Read more »

Daily COVID-19 Deaths Fall Under 100 For First Time in 2 Months: Cuomo

By Michael Dorgan, May 23, 2020 The number of New Yorkers that have died from COVID-19 in a single day has dropped below 100 for the first time in two months, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The governor said that 84 people across New York died from the virus Friday – marking a significant milestone… Read more »

89 New York City Children Have Rare Illness Tied to COVID-19: Health Dept.

May 22, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the coronavirus has risen to 89, according to the NYC Health Department. The illness, which doctors have labeled Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome or (MIS-C), can cause inflammation of organs, leading to organ failure… Read more »

178,000 NYC Students To Attend Summer School This Year: Mayor

May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Schools not going to be out for summer for many New York City kids this year. The city has announced that around 178,000 students will be taking part in its summer learning program starting July. The extra teaching will be for students who failed to reach grade-level standards this… Read more »

New York Memorial Day Services Can Go Ahead With Max 10 People: Cuomo

May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that Memorial Day services to honor those who have died while serving in the military will be allowed to go ahead this weekend – with restrictions. Ceremonies with a maximum of 10 people in attendance will be permitted, the governor said at a press… Read more »

Major Sports League Can Plan to Reopen Without Fans: Cuomo

May 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan  Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York’s major league sports teams can get back up and running– although without spectators. The governor said the state will help sports franchises reopen if they can make it economically viable to do so under the condition. “Hockey, basketball, baseball, football, whoever… Read more »

Traditional Polish Dumpling Restaurant Opens in Greenpoint

Nov. 7, 2019. By Shane O’Brien  A new traditional Polish dumping restaurant opened in Greenpoint earlier this week and its owners hope to fill a gap in the Polish market. Pierozek had its soft opening at 592 Manhattan Ave. yesterday and will have its grand opening at the beginning of December, according to Alexandra Siwiec,… Read more »

Gun-Toting Man Mugs Barbershop Customer in Williamsburg: NYPD

Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Police are looking for a man who held up a customer at a Williamsburg barbershop at gun point and stole his cell phone and cash. The incident occurred at 4:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 inside Milton’s Barbershop at 139 Maujer St., police said. The armed suspect allegedly approached… Read more »

5K Run to Take Place in Greenpoint Sunday

Oct. 9, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Around 600 people are expected to flood the streets of Greenpoint this Sunday for the 26th annual Get to the ‘Point! 5K Run. The run begins at Driggs Avenue and Newel Street, and incorporates McCarren Park, Franklin Street, and Manhattan Avenue before ending at Humboldt Street and Driggs Avenue…. Read more »