Not social distancing? Be prepared to pay a fine.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an increase in fines for those violating social distancing orders. Those who do not comply by remaining 6 feet apart from others should be prepared to pay a $1,000 fine. The previous fine amount was set at $500. During the press conference, the Governor even used a photo…

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Fines for alternate side parking violations increase to $65 citywide

Officially beginning on Thursday, February 20th, fines for alternate side parking (ASP) violations have been increased to $65. As per the Department of Sanitation, drivers who fail to move their vehicles for street cleaning will face a $65 fine in all five boroughs– a $20 increase from before for those in the outer boroughs or…

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Is it just us or is there dog poop everywhere?

As our aforementioned title states, what’s the scoop (or no scoop) on dog poop on what seems like every corner of Astoria? The culprit (s) seem to have no regard, and are simply leaving their dog’s waste in the middle of anywhere they please: the sidewalk, the corner, the grass. As per the Department of…

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