Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Sandro Navarro, district director for State Sen. Jessica Ramos and one of six Democratic candidates seeking to replace term-limited Council Member Francisco Moya, has unveiled a platform focused on education, public space improvements, and housing protections as part of his campaign for City Council District 21. District 21…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Council Member Francisco Moya and NYC Parks representatives broke ground on a $4.25 million redevelopment of William F. Moore Park in Corona on Tuesday afternoon, kickstarting a project that will transform accessibility and improve pedestrian flow at the park. Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Czarinna Andres March 26, 2025 By Jay Devashetty With spring officially underway and warmer days arriving, young athletes across Queens are heading back outdoors to play the sports they love. Local parks and fields are already buzzing with energy as kids take to the courts, diamonds, and pitches for soccer,…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Give the gift of an unforgettable prom night for Queens high school students this March. The Queens Public Library is once again collecting donations for its annual Prom X QPL giveaway event, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Cambria Heights Teen Center, located at…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Voelker Orth Museum, located at 149-19 38th Ave. in Flushing, is welcoming the season with a vibrant lineup of spring events designed to help visitors enjoy the warmer weather in its serene bird sanctuary and Victorian garden. Housed in a beautifully preserved home that once belonged to…
Mar. 25, 2025 By bparry March 25, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are looking for a masked man who allegedly beat and robbed an F train rider and was caught on camera holding a stolen backpack and cell phone that belonged to…
Mar. 25, 2025 By sobrien March 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won and LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams honored five Queens women Friday morning for their dedication to improving financial futures, education, housing, and traffic safety for children and families. Won and Adams co-hosted a breakfast at LaGuardia Community College’s…
Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill S. 2000, a significant step toward improving the early detection and treatment of lung cancer in New York. The bill is sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo who represents the Senate’s 15th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Glendale, Middle…
Mar. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry An alleged Flushing con artist was arrested by FBI agents in Brooklyn Friday morning after a federal grand jury indicted him for perpetrating a visa fraud scheme by pretending to be an ICE agent. Tommy Aijie Da Silva Weng, 49, was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on Friday…
Mar. 25, 2025 By emarshall March 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has wrapped up for the facade of a 9-story building that will have 27 residences at 43-25 52nd St. in Woodside. The building is 90 feet tall and spans 22,945 square feet. With an average unit scope of 849 square feet, the…