Bubble tea booms in Flushing
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As Flushing’s Chinese population grows, so does its bubble tea industry.
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State Senate passes Automatic Voter Registration bill (again)
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The bill would automatically register eligible residents to vote upon interaction with local government agencies.
Read MoreDe Blasio pledges to help stop Neir’s Tavern closure
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Neir’s has been in operation in some capacity since 1829.
Read MorePublic charge rule blocked by federal appeals court
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The rule would expand the definition of who could be denied entry and residency in the U.S. based on an immigrant’s likelihood of using public assistance programs.
Read MoreCorona boy killed by garbage truck while walking with mom
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Srijan Panthi was walking on 57th Avenue near 97th Street just before 7 a.m. when the crash occurred.
Read MoreHow three ‘State of the State’ proposals will affect Queens commuters
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Three transit proposals will have a major impact on Queens commuters.
Read MoreRent hike kills 190-year-old Woodhaven tavern
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Neir’s owner, Loy Gordon, said he could no longer afford to operate the bar, which opened when Andrew Jackson was president.
Read MoreChild Victims Act sponsor moves to extend ‘lookback window’ for abuse lawsuits
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Survivors of sexual abuse have filed 1,360 CVA lawsuits statewide as of Jan. 6, according to information shared by the Office of Court Administration.
Read MoreQueens bus driver among the victims in Pennsylvania pile-up
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A 9-year-old Brooklyn girl and a bus driver from Queens are among the victims of a fatal multiple vehicle pile-up on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Read MorePublic law library is Queens’ quiet courthouse wonder
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The wood-paneled library is a quiet oasis for attorneys and court personnel on the sixth floor of the Queens County Supreme Courthouse.
Read MorePartisan retweets by Assembly task force may have violated ethics laws
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“Both of these retweets are inappropriate and potentially violations of the law.”
Read MoreCuomo proposes transit ban for subway sex offenders
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“Subway cars should not be feeding grounds for predators.”
Read MoreEvictions decreased by 30% in Queens last year under new state tenant protections
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“It’s a long overdue reversal, overturning rapid loss of affordable housing over time.”
Read MoreRepublican map-maker enters Queens Borough President race
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Danniel Maio declined to describe many specifics of his campaign until he secures enough valid signatures to appear on the March 24 ballot.
Read MoreEx-prosecutor launches bid for Queens borough president
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After 42 years in the Queens DA’s Office, veteran prosecutor James Quinn is eyeing a move to Borough Hall.
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