Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Starbucks baristas at the 46-09 Queens Blvd location in Sunnyside filed a petition for a union election this week, joining a rapidly growing movement that has successfully unionized over 150 stores nationwide this year alone. The Sunnyside baristas are part of a nationwide… Read more »
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Winter Wonder returns to Queens Botanical Garden next week with music, holiday cheer, and Santa selfies
Nov. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is set to host its annual Winter Wonder event next Saturday, Dec. 7. The beloved holiday celebration runs from noon to 5 p.m. and will offer a festive blend of live music, a tree-lighting ceremony, an outdoor holiday market, a menorah, and selfies with…
Meng awards $300K to Forest Hills American Legion for critical upgrades and veteran support
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Just in time for Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $300,000 in federal funding to support critical upgrades at the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills. The funds will facilitate essential repairs and improvements at the…
QBP Richards announces two new appointments to Queens Public Library Board of Trustees
Oct. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the appointments of Alexandria Sumpter-Delves and Johanna Carmona to the Queens Public Library Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Queens Public Library Board of Trustees is governed by a 19-member board that includes appointees from the Mayor and…