NYC Rent Freeze Program to Cover More Seniors and Disabled Tenants
The NYC rent freeze program income limit rises from $50,000 to $75,000. Krueger’s Nov. 17 clinic helps seniors and disabled tenants apply. Call 212-490-9535.
Thursday’s blotter: three hospital runs, no crime calls
RIOC’s Nov. 5 PSD blotter lists 14 incidents and no crime calls, with three hospital transports along Main Street and River Road for island residents.
Queens Public Library Ransomware Attack Disrupts All 66 Branches
Queens Public Library ransomware attack disrupts systems across 66 branches. Find out what’s affected, what remains unclear, and when services may return.
Steam Plant FOIL Appeal: DOB Releases Part of Record
DOB’s Nov. 4 steam plant FOIL appeal determination releases May 13 violations and complaint files, certifies no FEU inspection records, and defers email search.
Great Pumpkin Event Returns to Manhattan Park Saturday, Nov. 7
The Great Pumpkin Event returns to Manhattan Park on Sat., Nov. 7, 11 AM to 2 PM, with free tastings, pumpkin smooshing for compost and birding before.
Free Veterans Day Yoga at Sportspark Led by Island Veteran
Sportspark hosts a free Veterans Day yoga class on Sunday, Nov. 8, led by Island resident and veteran Marie-Michelle Strah. Only 25 spots, so register early.
Queens Election Results 2026: Democrats Sweep Congressional and State Legislative Races
Queens election results 2026: Democrats sweep congressional and state legislative races as Pesach Osina, David Orkin and Joseph Addabbo win.
PS/IS 217 Enrollment Grows as NYC Schools Lose Students
Comptroller Mark Levine finds NYC schools lost 19% of K-12 students since 2013-14, while PS/IS 217 enrollment rose to 702, up 9.7% from 2019-20, DOE data show.
Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection as New York Elects First All-Woman Gubernatorial Ticket
Kathy Hochul wins reelection in New York’s 2026 governor’s race as Adrienne Adams makes history on the state’s first elected all-woman gubernatorial ticket.
RIOC Governance Committee to Review Four Policies Wednesday
The RIOC Governance Committee meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. at 680 Main St. to review vehicle, property disposition, Project Sunlight and records policies.
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