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.
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Coalition 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 MoreConstantinides proposes Borough Hall caucus of Queens NYCHA leaders
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“We have to make sure their voice is part of big decisions on land use, parks and capital funding.”
Read MoreElmhurst’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial set to open this month
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The memorial sits on the northwest corner of Elmhurst Park.
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 MoreRenewable Rikers movement gains traction
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Advocates, elected officials and community leaders are pushing for the Renewable Rikers Act.
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
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Richmond 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 MoreDe Blasio says city erred on Amazon campus deal
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In retrospect, he said, the city should have approached the project differently.
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