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Glasses And Eye Care Offered At New 82nd St Business

November 11, By Michael Florio

A new shop for glasses and eye care will open in Jackson Heights tomorrow.

Visionworks will open at 37-52 82nd St., in the location previously occupied by Radio Shack.

The shop will offer full service optical care with Doctors of optometry,…

Elmhurst Slated To Get Its LIRR Station Back

November 11, By Laura A. Shepard

The MTA is giving Elmhurst its LIRR stop back.

The station, which was closed and demolished in 1985, will be rebuilt and will include two new platforms, along with staircases, platform railings, platform shelters,…

Mayor Will Visit Jackson Heights For Town Hall Meeting

November 10, By Laura A. Shepard

If you have a question for the mayor, you may get to ask him yourself at a town hall meeting Thursday night.

Councilman Daniel Dromm and several community groups will host the town hall with Mayor Bill de Blasio,…

New Bill Would Combat Black Market In Street Vendor Permits

November 9, By Michael Florio

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland hopes to combat a citywide cap on street vendor permits that has led to a black market.

Currently there is a cap on the number of street vendor permits issued in New York City,…

Food-Focused Bike Tour Rides Through Queens This Weekend

November 5, By Michael Florio

Cyclists will take a tour of world cuisines within the borough this weekend on a bike ride from Long Island City to Flushing.

The Queens Bike Initiative will host a food tour along the 7-train called Cycle the 7,…

New Tibetan Restaurant Opens On Roosevelt Avenue

November 4, By Michael Florio

A new Tibetan restaurant serving momos, noodles and homemade yogurt opened on Roosevelt Avenue last month.

Cholsum Tibetan Restaurant, located at 72-24 Roosevelt Ave., opened in mid-October and offers authentic Tibetan food, according to owner and chef Nfn Woedtuk.…

Taste of Woodside to take place Nov. 12, about 20 restaurants expected

Nov. 4, By Christian Murray

Get ready to sample the diverse food of Woodside.

Woodside on the Move, a local non-profit, will be hosting its fourth annual “Taste of Woodside” on Nov. 12 and plans to showcase the cuisine offered by as many as 20 local restaurants.…

Fired CEO Sues Queens Library For $2 Million

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,…

Students Have A Shot At Free Or Reduced Garden School Tuition

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.…

Speeding Driver Who Killed Two Pleads Second Degree Manslaughter

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,…