Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…
Nov. 14, 2024 By bparry
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Nov. 14, 2024 By Bill Parry
Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 14, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Tibetan Community Center in Woodside will host the 9th annual Ngatso Fest, New York City’s largest indoor Himalayan festival. Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 17, this annual celebration brings together members of the Tibetan and Himalayan communities in Queens, offering a… Read more »
Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller and QNS News Team The New York City Council passed a landmark bill on Wednesday, aiming to relieve renters of paying hefty broker fees — a cost that will now fall on the party who hires the listing agent. Known as the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rentals),…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Thalia Spanish Theatre is set to bring the spirit of Colombian holiday traditions to life with Christmas in Colombia, a musical celebration of festive folklore through dance and song. Founded in 1977, Thalia Spanish Theatre is the only bilingual Hispanic theater in Queens,… Read more »
Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 13, 2024 By Emily Davenport Astoria resident and professional baker Miko Uy is set to compete in a magical new baking show on the Food Network, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, where iconic sets from the Harry Potter universe inspire each bake. This unique competition, hosted by James… Read more »
Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the launch of its new Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program. The program will address health issues, including diabetes and obesity, by providing counseling from nutritionists, psychologists, and physicians specializing in weight management to support patients…
Nov. 13, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The real estate firm behind the tallest building in Queens held a “topping out” ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate another landmark as the building moves closer to completion. BLDG Management announced that the Orchard, a 70-story, 824-unit residential complex occupying the entire block at… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_84490" align="aligncenter" width="680"] A Sunnyside man was arrested for allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman in Flushing Meadows Corona Park during the morning of Friday, Nov. 8. Photo via Getty Images[/caption]
Nov. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry
Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. WITNESS is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering those impacted by the justice system, providing resources and support to help them…