May 8, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Several Queens Library locations are set to host Drag Queen Story Hour events all through the month of May. The events, which involve drag queens reading stories to children ages 3 to 8, aim to raise awareness of gender diversity and self-acceptance, all while enjoying a fun literary experience,… Read more »
May 7, 2018 By Tara Law New bilingual programs teaching Chinese, Spanish and other languages will be launched at 14 Queens schools this fall, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced Thursday. The Schools Chancellor said that the city plans to spend approximately $1.2 million to open 48 new Transitional Bilingual Education and Dual Language programs… Read more »
May 4, 2018 By Tara Law Councilmember Francisco Moya declared his support of a controversial development on 82nd St. in Elmhurst Thursday, saying that his office has negotiated a deal with the developer to lower the income levels for units designated ‘affordable’ and to add more low-income units. The councilmember’s announcement represents a significant step… Read more »
May 2, 2018 By Tara Law The father of the 9-year-old boy killed by an elderly driver while crossing Northern Boulevard Monday is calling on the city to make the road safer. Raul Ampuero’s son was struck dead by a Jeep Compass Monday while walking across Northern Boulevard near 70th Street. The boy, Giovanni Ampuero,… Read more »
May 2, 2018 By Christian Murray The MTA will be repairing and repainting the elevated 7 line from 72nd Street in Jackson Heights through to 104th Street in Corona, the agency announced today. The work, which will cost $45 million, will include the removal of paint, dirt, grease and grime from the elevated structure. It… Read more »
May 1, 2018 By Tara Law The state is kicking in additional funds to repave sections of the Grand Central Parkway, Nassau Expressway and the Long Island Expressway that were damaged in this year’s severe winter weather. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday that he is allocating an additional $100 million for repaving state-owned roads across… Read more »
April 30, 2018 By Christian Murray A Jackson Heights woman has been sentenced to 3 years probation and has been prohibited from owning animals for at least 10 years after being found guilty of animal cruelty charges, the Queens District Attorney announced today. Elizabeth Grant, 50, who is also required to undergo mental counseling, was… Read more »
April 30, 2018 By Tara Law An 86-year-old man who struck and killed a 9-year-old boy with his car as the child was crossing Northern Boulevard Saturday has been charged. Juan B. Jimenez, a Morningside Heights resident, was driving his red Jeep Compass north on 70th Street around 1:23 p.m. when he turned left onto… Read more »
April 27, 2018 By Tara Law Queens Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s beloved song “What a Wonderful World” with events in all 62 of the system’s branches. Queens Library is partnering with the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College to host free workshops, concerts,… Read more »
April 27, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The long-awaited completion date for the MTA’s signal upgrade work on the 7 line has once again been pushed back, according to a new report. The new date for the system’s complete implementation is now set for sometime in November, months away from its June 30 deadline, the Wall… Read more »