Author: schnepsrestagent

Democratic group urges voters with multiple homes to re-register in swing districts ahead of 2024 election

democratic

Sep. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Ahead of the 2024 general elections, a New York-based Democratic education and activist organization has launched a campaign focusing on dual residents to influence the outcome in critical swing districts—such as in Queens, Long Island and upstate. The group MoveIndigo is calling on residents to re-register their voting…

Northeast Queens officials continue push for e-scooter ban, criticize DOT for tuning out concerns

e-scooter

Sep. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials in Northeast Queens gathered on Monday afternoon to criticize the rollout of e-scooters in Queens and call out the Department of Transportation for failing to discuss their concerns.  The press conference outside City Council Member James Gennaro’s office on Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows brought together…

Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan experiencing more competition in rental market: report

gettyimages nyc-1912230790-612×612

Sep. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Over the course of the summer of 2024, viewed as the peak rental season, Queens and Brooklyn each experienced sharp increases in competition among renters compared to the same time in 2023 and Manhattan maintaining a high degree of such competition, according to a Rental Competitiveness Report by…

MTA officials outline transportation plans for Queens and beyond at Jamaica roundtable discussion

mta

Sep. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson MTA officials held a roundtable discussion in the Jamaica Central Control Building on Thursday, Sept. 12, to provide an overview of the agency’s current and future plans for its extensive transportation system. The officials invited reporters from a handful of local media organizations to the event, including QNS,…

Amazon drivers in Queens join Teamsters Union, demand contract negotiations

teamsters

Sep. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres On Monday, Sept. 16, hundreds of Amazon drivers in Queens took a major step toward unionization, formally requesting that Amazon recognize their union and negotiate a contract under the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Drivers from three Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) operating out of the DBK4 Amazon delivery warehouse…

Bayside community celebrates 60th anniversary of Historical Society and 110th Bayside Day with festivities at Fort Totten

bayside

Sep. 17, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For a double celebration, the Bayside community gathered on the grounds of the Bayside Historical Society (BHS) for its 60th anniversary and the 110th anniversary of Bayside Day. Saturday afternoon in Fort Totten was filled with live music, activities for all ages and special remarks from community leaders.…