May. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Johanna Carmona for the New York State Assembly, significantly boosting her campaign in the competitive race for the 37th Assembly District encompassing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Blissville, Hunters Point, Middle Village and Ridgewood. Richards’… Read more »
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Marty Dolan officially on ballot for June Democratic primary, AOC faces challenger
May. 3, 2024 By Emily Swanson U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially faces a challenger in the upcoming Democratic primary. Marty Dolan, 66, has received notice from the NYC Board of Elections that he will be on the ballot for the June primary against Ocasio-Cortez, who will face a primary challenger for the first time since…
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Jackson Heights community rallies against illegal smoke shops near schools
May 3, 2024 By Bill Parry Several elected officials representing Jackson Heights rallied with dozens of parents, school children and teachers on May 1, calling for urgent enforcement against Haze Land, located at 37-07 82nd St., an illegal smoke shop that recently re-opened after being shut down by the Sheriff’s department. Haze Land sits in… Read more »
LIC-based Fortune Society hosts third-annual Tech Fair for justice-involved New Yorkers
Apr. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres April 30, 2024 By Queens Post News Team New York-based non-profit the Fortune Society held its third-annual Tech Fair in Long Island City on Wednesday, providing dozens of justice-involved New Yorkers with an opportunity to learn about opportunities in the information and technology sector. The Tech Fair, which took… Read more »
CityPickle in LIC offers discounts for Queens residents on pickleball games and lessons
Apr. 29, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 29, 2024 By Queens Post News Team A pickleball center in Long Island City is offering a discount to Queens residents for midweek games and lessons. CityPickle, which opened at 9-03 44th Rd. last September, is offering 20% discounts for court reservations and clinics before 5 p.m. Monday… Read more »
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 »
Three people hurt in Woodside apartment building 2-alarm fire early Monday morning: FDNY
Apr. 22, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_73149" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The 5-story building at 39-06 63rd St. (G Maps)[/caption]
Apr. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
Museum of the Moving Image to launch ‘Open Worlds’ a free community hub in western Queens
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced the launch of “Open Worlds,” a groundbreaking initiative to transform the museum into one of the largest free community hubs in western Queens. Executive Director Aziz Isham announced Tuesday that Open Worlds will… Read more »
Queens World Film Festival lights up Astoria: A night of global filmmakers and local cheers for the 13th season
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens World Film Festival brought together dozens of featured filmmakers for a warm, welcoming night to kick off its 13th season. Most of the filmmakers were able to attend in person on Tuesday evening at Sac’s Place in Astoria, just next door to the… Read more »