The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting two public scoping meetings for the proposed LaGuardia Air Train, officially referred to as the La- Guardia Access Improvement Project. The purpose of the Access Improvement Project is to provide another transportation option that connects passengers and employees to LaGuardia Airport. The meetings are Wednesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 6, from 6:30 […]

Police at the NYPD’s unofficial bee squad swarmed in last week on 20,000 of the buzzing critters that set up residence outside a Sunnyside apartment building. Police said a “quite sizeable swarm” of bees had gathered on a side wall of the building at 48-02 45th Street, posing a problem for people passing by. A team of NYPD beekeepers responded […]

The owner of a parcel at 30-82 Crescent Street in Astoria has filed plans to develop a seven-story residential building at the site. The proposed development would rise 70 feet and would feature 22 rental units, according to information posted on the YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard) website. The building would also feature a basement and a 72-foot-long rear […]

NYPD officials are once again urging borough residents and business owners to stay alert – and take measures to prevent becoming a crime victim. “Don’t become a target for thieves and other criminals,” police officials said. “Criminals walk around neighborhoods. They scout an area looking for opportunities to strike.” People can stop criminals from cashing in by locking up valuables […]

After Judge Brown’s passing, we took a pause on issuing these reports to the people of Queens. Today we pick up with where we left off, the second part of our Report on Domestic Violence. The prosecution of domestic violence cases has been one of the crowning achievements of Judge Brown’s administration. In Part 1, we discussed the history of […]