July 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that alternate-side parking will remain suspended through July 19. De Blasio has repeatedly suspended alternate side parking throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the need for residents to leave their homes. The mayor said that he will determine whether it will be extended… Read more »
July 10, 2020 By Allie Griffin All large events requiring a city permit are cancelled through the end of September, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. De Blasio defined large events as gatherings larger than one city block, and said they would all be cancelled through Sept. 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This ban… Read more »
July 9, 2020 By John Bolger The iconic Citi logos have been removed from the top of One Court Square, marking the end of an era in Long Island City. Scaffolding was erected on the roof of the building late last month in order to facilitate the removal. The logo had adorned the top of… Read more »
July 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin Two Catholic schools in Brooklyn will not reopen in the fall due to the financial strain spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Queen of the Rosary in Williamsburg and St. Gregory the Great in Crown Heights will permanently close on Aug. 31, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced today. Four Catholic… Read more »
July 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin More than one million New York City children will return to the classroom for the new school year this fall — but only part time. The children will not return to the classroom full time, but will be offered a mix of in-person and online learning to ensure proper… Read more »
July 8, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the attempted rape of a woman in Ridgewood earlier this week. The boy faces a series of charges, including sex abuse, in relation to the incident that took place near Gates Avenue and Cypress Avenue Monday morning. The suspect allegedly… Read more »
July 7, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Council Member Rory Lancman has called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to fire Police Commissioner Dermot Shea for blaming the recent surge in violent crime on criminal justice reforms and measures that aim to combat police brutality. Lancman, who represents the 24th Council District in central Queens, said that… Read more »
July 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin A 37-year-old woman fought off a would-be rapist who followed her into her Ridgewood building Monday morning. The woman was returning to her home near Gates Avenue and Cypress Avenue, when the man followed her inside her building at 8 a.m. Monday, police said. Inside the building, he pushed… Read more »
July 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin Governor Andrew Cuomo said he has made no decision as to whether schools will reopen in September — despite Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing Thursday that New York City public schools will do so. The opposing statements reignited their long-standing argument over who controls schools and yet again has… Read more »
July 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin Nail salons, tattoo and piercing parlors, spas and outdoor sports courts reopen today as New York City begins Phase III of the state’s reopening plan. Personal care services can reopen under the third phase but at a limited capacity and employees and customers must wear face coverings. Nail salons,… Read more »