Mar. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of 15 affordable units are up for grabs at a development in southeast Queens, with a monthly rent of $2,300. The affordable units are part of a 7-story building spread across a block in Hollis at 188 Hillside Ave. The development, known as Q-188, has a total…
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Mar. 11, 2024 By zgewelb Mar. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A top-prize-winning New York Lottery ticket was recently sold at a Woodside store. The ticket for the “Take 5 Evening” drawing on Friday, Mar. 8, was sold at APNA Food and Oil Corp., located at 65-10 Queens Blvd. by the BP gas station. The… Read more »
Mar. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Lloyd Mitchell Senior citizens and community organizations across New York held a rally at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens on Thursday, where they called for senior centers to be repaired and upgraded—and for the better services for older adults. Representatives of LiveOn NY, an advocacy group representing more than 4 million seniors and 120 living centers throughout the state, led the rally where the attendees demanded structural repairs and upgrades of senior center complexes. They also seek an increase in staffing to meet the needs of the growing senior population. The attendees…
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Mar. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced Monday that it has received a total of 843 applications for positions on one of the borough’s 14 community boards this spring. Of the 843 applications, 592 were from people who are not already part of the community board. Since…
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Mar. 8, 2024 By admin March 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won and a New York City consulting firm have launched a survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents, workers, students, and individuals with ties to the Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue area. This survey is part of the ongoing “Heart of… Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder of the National Action Network, a New York-based civil rights organization, joined several community leaders at a church in East Elmhurst Thursday to discuss the high rate of unemployment among Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. Sharpton, who spoke at the First Baptist Church of Corona, called upon the leaders of New York City and New York State to address the widening unemployment gap between Black and Brown New Yorkers and white residents. He also revealed that he and New York City Mayor Eric Adams plan to hold a summit…
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Mar. 8, 2024 By admin March 8, 2024 By Max Murray At 23 years old, maintaining an active lifestyle had always been my norm. However, after starting my career, I found myself prioritizing work over workouts. Despite sporadic basketball games and uninspiring gym sessions, I couldn’t find the right fit until I stumbled upon CrossFit…. Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Queens man and his five co-conspirators from Brooklyn were arrested by federal agents on Tuesday and charged with smuggling raw goose and duck intestines from China for sale to New York City restaurants and consumers.
Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson This March, families and pet owners alike are invited to capture the magic of the Easter season with none other than the Easter Bunny at two locations in Queens. The beloved springtime character is scheduled to make an appearance at Queens Center Mall starting March 8th, before hopping over to The Shops at Atlas Park on March 15th, offering plenty of photo opportunities until March 30th. Beyond the traditional photo sessions, both malls are set to host special events for visitors. Pet Night offers a unique opportunity for families to include their four-legged members…
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who represents Corona, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights and portions of Middle Village and Rego Park, is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to consider adding more protections for cable television subscribers affected by service blackouts. A letter sent to Hochul on Tuesday, Mar. 5, references the contract dispute between Charter Communications…
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