The city has three years to close Rikers – can it be done?
Aug 27, 2024 · As the three-year countdown to the closure of the jails on Rikers Island begins this week, major questions remain about whether or not the city will – or even can – meet the August 2027 deadline to shutter the notorious complex.
‘Boulevard of death’ no more: City completes lengthy Queens Blvd ...
Nov 13, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach. Nearly a decade in the making, the city finally completed its redesign of Queens Boulevard, a strip once known as the “Boulevard of Death.”
Queens Daily Eagle
4 days ago · The Queens Daily Eagle describes developments in the legal community, informs Queens residents of their rights and resources and provides a platform for borough-wide voices. Ultimately, we serve as a crucial guide to our borough’s legal system, a system that affects everyone who lives, works or visi
Southeast Queens community center crumbles amid battle for …
Nov 18, 2024 · The Roy Wilkins Recreation Center has been without heat for weeks and has missing ceiling tiles. The building has fallen into disrepair as a community group has fought the city for control over the park the building is located in. Eagle photo by Ryan Schwach
Opening of new Queens precinct is delayed – again
Nov 8, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach. A new police precinct set to open in Southeast Queens has its first-ever commanding officer, but when he and his new cops will start patrolling remains a mystery as the project appears to be delayed once again.
City of Yes faces an uncertain path through Queens councilmembers
Oct 21, 2024 · When Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial housing plan comes before the City Council for what is expected to be a marathon two-day hearing this week, it won’t get much of a warm reception from the delegation from Queens.
Brooklyn man involved in viral staged Queens car crash arrested
Nov 13, 2024 · By Jacob Kaye. A Brooklyn man was cuffed last week after he allegedly participated in staged a car crash on a Queens street that was caught on a video that soon went viral.
On to the next election: Who is running for office in Queens in …
Nov 13, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach. Still trying to process last Tuesday’s election? Wondering how President-elect Donald Trump made such big gains in Queens? What was the deal with those ballot propositions?
Mayor launches controversial crackdown on Roosevelt Ave
Oct 17, 2024 · The overnight eviction led to pushback from elected officials, and ultimately resulted in the city’s first legal street vending market. But with Tuesday’s announcement, the same advocates who fought the administration on its Corona Plaza efforts said they were worried street vendors who struggle to get proper documentation will be swept up in the enforcement.
Who’s running to become a judge in Queens? — Queens Daily Eagle
Oct 30, 2024 · Well over a dozen candidates are running in November’s general election with the hopes of winning a spot inside Queens’ courts. Learn about the candidates here.