Bayside Crime Spike, Developer Stiffed Workers | Queens Top Stories

QUEENS, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Queens and New York City Patch networks to talk about tonight.

Bayside Lawmakers Demand New Precinct Amid 'Alarming' Crime Spike

Queens officials urged the NYPD to create a new precinct for Bay Terrace, College Point and Whitestone amid a rise in crime and population.

Luxury LIC Developer Stiffed Workers Of $700K, Attorney General Says

The developer of a Long Island City luxury tower must pay a $3 million settlement for under-paying dozens of workers, prosecutors said.

Queens Gets 3 New Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Heads up, gourmands — 17 NYC restaurants also received the prestigious guide's "Bib Gourmand" honor, which highlights affordable meals.

NYC Household Income Dropped $4K During COVID Pandemic: See New Data

Households in the New York City area made $3, 700 fewer in 2021 than right before the pandemic, according to a new Census Bureau survey.

Crown Heights Pol Diana Richardson Booted From Brooklyn Borough Hall

Sources told the Daily News Richardson lost her job after a fight with a Crown Heights non-violence program director almost became violent.

Lone Upper East Side Tenant Defeated By Extell In Quest For New Tower

The developer may no longer need to build awkwardly around a single tenant thanks to a new ruling, which some say sets a worrying precedent.