Sept. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has officially reopened its upgraded Radiation Oncology department for advanced cancer treatments. The $5.5 million renovation, funded by the Queens Borough President’s Office, equips the department with life-saving radiation therapy tools, including the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a machine designed to treat cancer wherever… Read more »
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Council Member Moya and community partners distribute over 1,000 backpacks to local students in Corona
Sept. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Francisco Moya, alongside community partners and volunteers, hosted a back-to-school event at Moya’s district office, distributing more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to local students in Corona. The Moya Back-to-School Festivity, held on Tuesday, Sept. 4, featured food, music and children’s activities, concluding with a movie… Read more »
Incumbent González-Rojas and challenger Pacheco vie for District 34 Assembly seat
June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Incumbent State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and challenger Ricardo Pacheco addressed Astoria residents Wednesday night in a final bid to sway voters ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary elections. González-Rojas, who has held the seat for District 34 since 2021, and Pacheco, a former Marine and NYPD officer, spoke… Read more »
Dozens attend Key to the City immigrant event in Jackson Heights
June 13, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Dozens of immigrants attended a Key to the City event providing information about the community services and immigration law at Queens Public Library (QPL) Langston Hughes in Jackson Heights on Friday, June 7. The event, organized by the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), connected members of New… Read more »
CM Krishnan holds Jackson Heights town hall to tackle ‘Moped Crisis’ at Paseo Park
June 4, 2024 By Max Parrott A Jackson Heights town hall, organized by Council Member Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights) on Thursday, zeroed in on the issue of illegal moped use in the newly opened linear park on 34th Avenue. Public testimony centered on residents’ fears over mopeds, defined as small motorcycles or motorized scooters that… Read more »
Jackson Heights gears up for ‘The New Queens Pride’ celebration Sunday
May 29, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The vibrant streets of Jackson Heights will host the 32nd annual Queens Pride on Sunday, June 2, in celebration of Pride month. Promising a rainbow of festivities and community engagement, “The New Queens Pride” is set to delight from noon to 6 p.m. The festival and parade… Read more »
Congresswoman Meng visits Elmhurst hospital to celebrate projects from $1.8 Million federal funding
May 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng visited New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst on Monday afternoon to celebrate the $1.8 million in federal funding she secured for two major projects. The bigger share of funding was designated for the renovation of the first-floor Infectious Diseases Clinic – the hospital’s oldest section,… Read more »
Planet Fitness to open in Corona next month
May 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Planet Fitness, a chain of fitness centers known for its ‘Judgement Free Zone®’ philosophy, is set to open its newest facility in Corona at the end of June. The new establishment, located at 97-01 Northern Blvd, is currently offering introductory memberships for as little as $1 down with no… Read more »
Dozens gather at Jackson Heights rally calling on Ramos to support Metropolitan Park
May 14, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Dozens of local residents, community leaders and small business owners gathered at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights Monday afternoon for a rally calling on State Sen. Jessica Ramos to endorse the $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal. The proposal would transform 50 acres of parking lot adjacent to… Read more »
Assemblymember Raga hosts second annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Elmhurst Hospital
May 13, 2024 By Queens Post News Team More than 100 people gathered at Elmhurst Hospital on Saturday afternoon for the second annual celebration in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The event, organized by New York Assemblymember Steven Raga, featured several cultural performances from music and dance groups from all… Read more »