Supervising Judge John Lansden takes prudent approach to life and the bench
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Queens Housing Court Supervising Judge John Lansden has the law in his blood, but credits a strong work ethic with his rise in the court’s ranks.
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Arverne homeowners under investigation for illegal rentals
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A group of more than a dozen Arverne by the Sea homeowners are under investigation for illegally renting out their homes while collecting approximately $1 million in tax exemptions, the Department of Investigation said this week.
Read MoreNolan won’t seek reelection: Report
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After nearly 40 years in the State Assembly, Cathy Nolan will not seek reelection this year.
Read MoreJamaica Bay cleanup yields 800 pounds of trash
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Dozens of environmentally conscious volunteers gathered for a Jamaica Bay cleanup during the first weekend in February, collecting hundreds of pounds of garbage.
Read MoreMuseum of Moving Image to host film fest
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The Museum of the Moving Image is gearing up for the 2022 First Look Festival, scheduled to begin next month.
Read MoreMaloney calls for federal action on gun violence
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U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney laid out plans for new legislation that would prevent people out on pretrial release from purchasing guns, if passed into law.
Read MoreTech industry group kicks off in Queens
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The Queens Tech Council, an industry group created last year, hosted its kick-off event this week.
Read MoreAdams goes to Albany
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Mayor Eric Adams continued to push for changes to the state’s bail laws and other criminal justice reforms Wednesday as he appeared before state lawmakers to lay out his requests for the city’s budget.
Read MoreJCAL appoints new executives
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The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning named two interim executives to permanent leadership positions within the cultural institution this week.
In-person visits return to Rikers
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As COVID-19 cases continue to drop throughout the state in the city’s jails, Department of Correction officials announced this week that in-person visits have resumed at Rikers Island.
Read MoreQueens resident faces eviction, calls for Good Cause to pass
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Dawn White has lived in her rented Rosedale home with her family for two decades. After an ownership change, she now faces eviction proceedings. A new bill could change that, White and advocates say.
Read MoreHochul pocket vetos judge recertification bill
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Despite unanimous support from lawmakers in the State Senate and Assembly, Governor Kathy Hochul pocket vetoed a bill that would have made the judge recertification process in New York nearly automatic.
Read MoreDe Niro-backed Wildflower Studios gets green light
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A Robert De Niro-backed film production studio in Astoria received the okay from the Department of Buildings last month.
Parks and DOT announce preliminary Queens greenway plan
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The Destination: Greenways! study makes it abundantly clear that this project can increase critical access in Brooklyn and Queens and make greenways safer and more inviting for New Yorkers.”
Read MoreChuraman case continues in Queens court
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Prakash Churaman, now 22 years old, appeared in court for nearly the 95th time since he was arrested in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Taquane Clark in 2014.
