November 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Local elected officials will host a workshop-style discussion with neighbors and the Department of Transportation next month regarding a dangerous section of Astoria Boulevard.
The traffic safety planning session will collect the community’s ideas on how to improve safety on Astoria Boulevard from 77th Street to 92nd Street,…
November 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Jackson Heights and Corona have among the highest percentages Citywide of residents lacking health insurance, according to City Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Stringer released data Monday indicating that the neighborhoods of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst/Corona each have uninsured rates of 22.2 percent – the second highest rate in the City after Sunnywide/Woodside (22.5 percent).…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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,…