Justin Berglund
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Flushing Bay advocacy group says the city's not coming clean about waterway pollution
An ongoing dispute between the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Guardians of Flushing Bay over the waterway’s safety has taken another twist. Videos from Captain John Lipscomb, part of a blog post by RiverKeeper, show highly polluted waters with thousands of dead menhaden, a type of saltwater herring, in Flushing Creek. The local Queens nonprofit … → Read More
South Queens residents help cut the ribbon on a freshly renovated park
In the waning days of summer, the St. Albans community celebrated the completed renovations of a local park. On Aug. 21, City Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, state Senator Leroy Comrie and Councilman I. Daneek Miller joined together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at St. Albans Park to unveil various improvements … → Read More
DEP to investigate Fresh Meadows water lines after numerous pipe breaks
After months of water pipe problems, Fresh Meadows residents are getting some help. Councilman Barry S. Grodenchik and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic have the attention of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which they say will begin an investigation into the water lines on 188th Street between Union Turnpike and 73rd Avenue. The investigation is the … → Read More
Planned Parenthood in LIC is distributing travel safety kits to help stop the spread of Zika
New York City’s chapter of Planned Parenthood is stepping up its attempts to combat the Zika virus this summer. The organization will be providing supplies and information to New Yorkers, specifically those who will be traveling to and from Zika-affected countries. It’s the group’s newest attempt to contain the spread of Zika in the U.S.; … → Read More
Elevator construction newest renovation coming to Flushing-Main Street LIRR Station
The next step in the construction of the Flushing-Main Street’s LIRR station is underway. On Monday, August 7, steel construction on the station’s elevators began, pending final approval of permits from the Department of Transportation. The elevator, pictured in a rendering of the completed station, is part of the $24.6 million project first announced in … → Read More
Flushing schoolyard goes green as ground breaks on playground
A Flushing schoolyard is making a smart switch to help their environment. The asphalt playground shared by JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard School and Flushing International High School will be transformed into a green playground for the community. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Council Member Peter Koo, The Trust for Public Land Playgrounds Program Director … → Read More
Duo sought for installing a skimmer onto an ATM at this bank branch in Flushing
Detectives are on the lookout for two suspects who are wanted for installing a card reader onto an ATM at a Flushing bank in the latest in a long line of skimming scams across Queens. According to police, on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the two suspects entered the ATM lobby of the … → Read More
Enjoy everything Flushing has to offer during a 'Night Out' at this historic neighborhood location
The third annual Flushing Night Out will be taking place at quite an unique and historic location. The Flushing Meeting House at 137-16 Northern Blvd. will be hosting The Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce’s yearly event designed to highlight the historical landmarks in the Flushing area. Local restaurants and businesses including Dumpling Galaxy, Sam’s Fried … → Read More
New ramp helps restore a Flushing public school as a polling place for this year's election
Residents in the Pomonok section in Flushing will be casting their votes later this year in a familiar place. City Councilman Rory I. Lancman, Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz and P.S. 201 principal Rebecca Lozada announced on Friday that the elementary school is once again an official polling site. The city’s Board of Elections (BOE) stopped using … → Read More
JFK rebuild plan should include a single-seat ride to Midtown Manhattan, Queens lawmaker says
While Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato approves of Governor Cuomo’s $10 billion redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport, she believes more must be done to help people get there. Specifically, Amato says that Cuomo should include in his JFK plans a “single-seat ride” mass transit proposal from JFK to Midtown Manhattan. “This proposal is about … → Read More
Queens couple indicted for stealing $3.7 million from pharmacy owners in embezzlement scam
A Jackson Heights couple has been indicted on a slew of charges for allegedly stealing nearly $3.7 million over eight years from the owner of a Brooklyn pharmacy where the husband worked. Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said that Jorge Vergara, 43, and his wife, Vanhia Narvaez, 44, are accused of grand larceny, criminal possession … → Read More
Celebrate the National Night Out Against Crime with local cops in Queens next week
Your local precinct will be hosting an evening of fun in observance of National Night Out Against Crime throughout Queens next week. Each precinct is holding events on Tuesday night, Aug. 1, in an effort to build stronger relationships with the people they serve each day. Along with meeting their local police officers, visitors can … → Read More
Program unveiled in Sunnyside to make New York City more 'Age-Friendly' for seniors
Queens seniors are getting a lifestyle upgrade. “Age-Friendly NYC: New Commitments For a City For All Ages,” announced on July 19 by the Department for the Aging (DFTA) at Sunnyside Community Services, is the newest plan for improving the lives of the 1.4 million seniors throughout New York City. The report includes nearly 90 programs … → Read More
Japanese restaurant chain Tamashii set to open its doors in Forest Hills soon
Forest Hills will be getting a new addition to its diverse lineup of stellar restaurants. Japanese restaurant chain Tamashii will be opening their third location, Tamashii Red, on 71-34 Austin St. in Forest Hills. While the restaurant secured a 15-year lease for the 2,900-square-foot facility through Eastern Consolidated’s retail leasing division, an opening date has … → Read More
Jackson Heights sex offender admits to contacting his former victim through social media
A convicted sex offender in Jackson Heights who violated his parole by reaching out to one of his victims will now be heading behind bars. Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that Vernon Corbett, 42, has pleaded guilty to contempt of court after he used social media to contact the woman he admitted to … → Read More
Queens lawmaker back legislation to alert drivers to speeding cameras in school zones
A State Senate bill regulating speed cameras in school zones has been amended with the help of a Queens lawmaker who want drivers to know that they’re being watched. State Senator Tony Avella announced on July 14 that he has secured an amendment to the School Zone Speed Camera Bill (S.36046B), originally introduced by Senator Jose Peralta, … → Read More
More than 23,000 Queens homeowners will be getting a $115 break on water bills
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that low-income homeowners across New York City, including more than 23,000 in Queens, will be getting a bit of a break on their water and sewer bills. The break will come in the form of a $115 credit that will automatically appear on recipients’ next water and sewer bill. … → Read More
Teenager pleads guilty to raping and robbing a Richmond Hill shopkeeper: DA
A Brooklyn teenager has admitted to sexually assaulting a 50-year-old female shopkeeper in Richmond Hill this past May, prosecutors announced on Monday. Donovan Fenton, 17, of Bedford-Stuyvesant also pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree robbery, according to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown. “At 17, most youngsters are looking forward to college and … → Read More
City will follow Queens lawmaker's advice and send out renewal notices for disabled parking permits
“Senior citizens are some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The city should be trying to make senior lives easier, not more difficult.” These are the words from state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky after the city Department of Transportation announced that it would send out reminders prior to the expiration of New York State parking permits … → Read More
NYC Parks hosts first-ever public art exhibition in Highland Park
NYC Parks will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their Art in the Parks program with an exhibition in Highland Park by Daniele Frazier called “The Giant Flowers.” This is the first ever public art exhibition in Highland Park and will be displayed through June 23, 2018. “Fifty years on, our celebrated Art in the … → Read More