Oct. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local mobile bakery is bringing a delectable taste of Transylvania to Queens residents. Radu Sirbu, a Middle Village local, owns Twister Cake Bakery, a mobile bakery specializing in twister cake, a popular street food found in Hungary and Romania. Sirbu said the twister cake is reminiscent of…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Arts4All Foundation, local elected officials, local community organizations and community members gathered together at the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the first-ever Diwali and Navaratri Festival and Parade on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event was held to mark the 60th anniversary of the World’s Fair,…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The City Parks Foundation held its second annual Senior Fitness Fair, wherein free healthy activities were offered for people 60 years of age and older on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Beloved New York Mets mascot, Mr. Met, made a special appearance and joined the…
Oct. 10, 2024 By bparry
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Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry
Oct. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the city is set to take the next step in the “Trash Revolution,” many New Yorkers wonder what these new mandates and initiatives will mean for their households. “Trash Revolution” is New York City’s latest initiative to improve waste management, reduce trash visibility, and combat rat infestations.…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was found guilty on Tuesday of brutally killing a 29-year-old woman at his Main Street apartment after a jury deliberated for just two hours before reaching a verdict. Quming Wan, 55, was convicted of murder, sexual abuse, and related charges for the November 2021 death…
Oct. 10, 2024 By bparry
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Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry
Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hamido Seafood, a viral Egyptian seafood restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard, will open a new location almost directly across the street. The new restaurant is set to open next month at 31-29 Ditmars Blvd., the former location of Burgerology, which closed down during the summer…. Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris has secured $6 million in funding for a new intensive care unit at Mount Sinai Queens, expanding critical care services at the hospital to meet the growing needs of the local community. Gianaris joined Mount Sinai Queens President Dr. David… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Head to the Queens Botanical Garden this October to celebrate the spooky season. Located at 43-50 Main St., Flushing, the garden will celebrate fall with its annual Pumpkin Patch and Halloween at the Garden celebration. The Pumpkin Patch will be open on Saturdays and Sundays on Oct. 12,…