Opinion: The future of Edgemere is bright
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A pivotal vote by the City Council and community partnership began the revival of Edgemere and opened doors of opportunity for generations to come.
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New CUNY pilot program attempts to address food insecurity for some students
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Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced the creation of a fund that will provide 1,250 qualifying students with $400 to spend on campus food.
Read MoreCoalition urges city to promote tenants’ right to organize
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Tenant advocates say too few people are aware of the city’s Universal Access to Counsel law.
Read MoreByford blames vendor for No. 7 train slush slow down
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NYC Transit President Andy Byford called the failure “wholly inexcusable” after slush caused track transponders to malfunction.
Read MoreFlushing residents push for a path through tangled roadways
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Local organizations have championed several park projects, including a plan called the Kissena Way, which would create a network of pedestrian paths and cycle trails.
Read MoreJamaica is getting a new shared co-working space
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The 12,000-square-foot coworking space will support 255 jobs, according to the governor’s office.
Read MoreFreak remote-start car accident kills man in South Jamaica
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The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating the incident
Read MoreRichmond Hill man accused of chasing teen into traffic arraigned in Queens
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The teen was left with serious leg injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
Read MoreVan Bramer: NYC needs commercial rent control
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For those still lucky enough to be in business, it’s an uphill battle.
Read MoreSouth Ozone Park residents describe ‘horror movie’ sewage flood at Council hearing
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South Ozone Park homeowners took turns describing the impact of the sewer backup that flooded dozens of basements during Thanksgiving weekend.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreOpinion: End cash bail while forgoing risk assessment tools
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The current system discriminates against poor people.
Read MoreCity awards $19 million in census prep funds to community groups
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A complete 2020 census count is a joint initiative by the Mayor’s Office, the City Council and CUNY, with $40 million going toward census efforts.
Read MoreFatal St. Albans fire was intentionally set, cops say
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The late-night blaze that engulfed a home in St. Albans on Nov. 21, killing three men inside, was ruled a triple homicide.
Read MoreQueens has NYC’s lowest opioid overdose rate, but crisis persists
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Queens’ overdose rate in the first quarter of 2019 was 2.5 per 100,000 residents — the lowest in New York City.
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