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Pedestrian struck and killed by van driver on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside: NYPD

Apr. 24, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_73265" align="alignnone" width="680"] A pedestrian was struck and killed by a van driver while he was attempting to cross Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside on Tuesday morning. Photo via Google Maps[/caption]
Apr. 24, 2024 By Bill Parry

Community rallies to preserve Queensbridge composting as Parks Dept. eviction looms

Apr. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials and environmental advocates rallied on the grounds of a nationally recognized community composting site in Long Island City on Friday to prevent the NYC Parks Department from evicting the non-profit organization that operates it. The Long Island City composting site underneath… Read more »

Congressional art competition showcases student talent from AOC’s district

Apr. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Students from U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district gathered in Astoria last week to showcase their visual art submissions for the Congressional Art Competition. The inaugural showcase, held on April 19 at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens on 30th Road in… Read more »

Rap legend Nas honored with mural in Queensbridge for ‘Illmatic’s 30th Anniversary

Apr. 23, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_73185" align="alignnone" width="700"] “Illmatic30” was created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal musical masterpiece album from rap star Nas, who grew up across the street in the Queensbridge Houses. Photo by Paul Frangipane[/caption]
Apr. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry