New York celebrates first-ever Tony Bennett day
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Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a proclamation Tuesday marking Aug. 3 as Tony Bennett Day, the same day the Astoria-born performer celebrated his 95th birthday.
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Fight to define solitary confinement continues ahead of council vote
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“We don’t claim that it’s perfect.”
Read MoreVaccination will soon be required to participate in NYC's indoor activities
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“It's time for people to see vaccination as literally necessary to living a good and full and healthy life.”
Read MoreCuomo sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, AG’s report says
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“Governor Cuomo sexually harassed current and former state employees in violation of both federal and state laws.”
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Queens community board says it won’t meet in-person despite orders
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“Queens is still in the throes of the COVID pandemic, with concerning and increasing Delta variant transmission.”
Read MoreElecteds call for end to gun violence after Corona mass shooting
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“The safest streets that you will have anywhere in this country is when our young people never end up in our court system to begin with, when there is no demand for guns.”
Read MoreHolden introduces resolution to make all hate crime defendants bail eligible
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“Individuals arrested for hate crimes should not be released without bail.”
Read MoreFort Totten to host marrow registry drive
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The FDNY and Be the Match are helping to look for a marrow match for a 4-year-old boy with cancer on Monday, Aug. 2 at Fort Totten.
Read MoreRockaway Hotel, MoMA PS1 to host concerts in August
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Check out some emerging artists at three shows at the Rockaway Hotel in August.
Read MoreQueens Community House gets grant from the State
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“This project is an important investment in building regional childcare and workforce development capacity.”
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Queens democrats to name Supreme Court nominees
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“There are several individuals who look to be nominated at these conventions and year after year, most of them are sitting Civil Court judges.”
Read MoreNew York State Bar ponders COVID vaccine mandate
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“It is well established that rights are not absolute and public health authorities have the legal authority to mandate a vaccine if there is a significant threat.”
Read MoreCity Council extends apps’ delivery fee cap
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“For far too long, there’s been an imbalance of power.”
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