Dec. 16, 2021 By Allie Griffin The MTA is redesigning the entire bus network in Queens and will release its latest plan early next year, agency officials said Wednesday. The new plan will replace an initial bus redesign plan that the MTA put out two years ago. The agency has scrapped that original, pre-pandemic plan… Read more »
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Several Protesters Opposed to Vaccine Mandates Arrested at Queens Center Mall
Dec. 17, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Protests against showing proof of vaccination to enter bars and restaurants took place on two separate nights this week at the Queens Center Mall resulting in a number of arrests – videos of which have gone viral online. Four protesters were cuffed by police Wednesday while six activists were… Read more »
Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Names Queens Native as City’s Next, and First Female, NYPD Commissioner
Dec. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin Mayor-elect Eric Adams has named a Queens native as the city’s first female NYPD Commissioner. Adams announced Wednesday that Keechant Sewell, the Nassau County chief of detectives, will become the top cop of the country’s largest police force next month. “I’m proud to tell you personally that the 45th… Read more »
MTA to Redevelop Jamaica Bus Depot for All-Electric Bus Fleet
Dec. 15, 2021 By Christian Murray The MTA plans to redevelop the Jamaica Bus Depot in Queens to fully support an all zero-emissions fleet of up to 60 electric buses. Transit leaders made the announcement at the existing depot Tuesday, with MTA officials saying that they plan to appoint a contractor next year with the aim of completing the project by… Read more »
Two Queens Council Members Declare Victory in Speaker Race in Confusing Kerfuffle
Dec. 15, 2021 By Allie Griffin The next City Council speaker will apparently be from Queens, but the question as to who it will be remains a mystery as two Queens members declared victory Tuesday in a confusing kerfuffle played out over social media. Both Council Member Francisco Moya and Council Member Adrienne Adams said… Read more »
NYC Announces 2022-23 Admissions Policies for Middle and High Schools
This article was originally published by Chalkbeat New York on Dec.14, 2021, BY Christina Veiga New York City officials unveiled long-awaited details on how middle and high schools will accept students for the coming year: Middle schools will continue a pause on academic screens, and high schools will dramatically streamline their competitive admissions criteria, education… Read more »
Man Who Survived Shooting Last Year Is Fatally Gunned Down in South Ozone Park
Dec. 14, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A man who survived being shot eight times during a shooting last year was fatally gunned down in South Ozone Park Monday night. Tyrek Townsend, 37, was shot once in the torso just after 8 p.m. Monday at the corner of 113th Avenue and Linden Boulevard, according to police…. Read more »
Governor Unveils $9.5 Billion Plan for Massive New Terminal at JFK Airport
Dec. 13, 2021 By Christian Murray Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday plans for a $9.5 billion terminal that will anchor the south side of John F. Kennedy International Airport. The international terminal will be a 2.4 million square foot facility that will be built out in phases starting in 2022. The Port Authority reached a… Read more »
Council Passes Legislation Prohibiting the Sale of Products That Hide License Plates
Dec. 13, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The City Council passed legislation Thursday that makes it illegal to sell products designed to hide vehicle license plates. The bill, which was introduced by Council Member Robert Holden, bans merchants from selling products that obscure tags or make them unreadable to speed and toll cameras. Holden’s bill targets people… Read more »
Council Unanimously Passes Koo’s Bill Aimed at Protecting City Trees
Dec. 10, 2021 By Allie Griffin The City Council passed a bill Thursday aimed at protecting city trees across the five boroughs. The Council voted unanimously in favor of a bill sponsored by Flushing Council Member Peter Koo that requires the Parks Department to more regularly inspect trees and to publish its findings for the… Read more »