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,…
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,…
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.…
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.…
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,…