November, 3 By Jackie Strawbridge
After being fired from his position as President and CEO, Thomas Galante is suing the Queens Library for $2 million over what he considers a wrongful, politically motivated termination.
Galante was fired last December following allegations of extravagant improper spending,…
November 3, By Michael Florio
The Garden School is offering parents the opportunity to send their child to the school for free or at a reduced rate.
Each year, the Garden School – a private school located at 33-16 79 St.…
November 3, By Michael Florio
A driver who lost control of his vehicle going over 100 mph on Queens Boulevard, killing two pedestrians in 2013, has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, according to the Queens District Attorney.
Leonid Redko,…
November 2, Staff Report
A man was shot while sitting in his car early Saturday morning in Jackson Heights.
A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times while sitting in his vehicle, which was parked in front of 35-30 81st St.,…
October 30, By Michael Florio
The proposal to renovate Dunningham Triangle, located at 82nd Street and Baxter Avenue, has once again been delayed.
The project, which was funded in 2012, has been put on hold pending decisions on community concerns from elected officials and community stakeholders,…
October 30, By Michael Florio
Dumpling fans rejoice.
The fourth annual momo crawl is taking place next month in Jackson Heights.
More than 20 restaurants and food carts from around the neighborhood will offer $1 momos, a Himalayan or Tibetan dumpling,…
October 29, By Michael Florio
Fans who wish to buy a World Series ticket online may have to hit the lotto to do so.
The average ticket to a World Series game at Citi Field this weekend costs over $1,600.…
October 29, By Michael Florio
A historic new worker cooperative aims to empower transgender Latina residents through training in professional beauty services, and may even bring a transgender-run salon to Jackson Heights.
A Go Fund Me page launched earlier this month to support the Trans-Latina Worker Cooperative,…
October 28, By Michael Florio
An Indian restaurant that has been located on 74th Street for the past 25 years has recently undergone a makeover.
The restaurant, formerly called “Tawa Tandoor,” was re-named “Chilli” last month in order to appeal to a wider customer base,…
October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, has earned the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The proposal, put forward by the coalition Move NY in February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…