Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Representative Grace Meng has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential influence at NASA. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research. Meng has penned a letter to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro calling…
Feb. 12, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Two Astoria women have joined newly-formed Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) team the Jersey Shore Wave ahead of the new season of the highest level of professional women’s American football in the United States. Veteran quarterback Danneille Ayala, an NYU student studying sports management,… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez has awarded the Chocolate Factory Theater, a Long Island City performance space, a $1 million grant to fund the complete redevelopment of its permanent LIC facility. Gonzalez visited the Chocolate Factory Theater at 38-29 24th St. on Jan. 11 and presented it… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two seniors with Queens roots have dedicated their lives to those on the road to substance abuse recovery. David Tanner, 74, and Ira Weiss, 68, dutifully host weekly meetings bringing together dozens of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Attendees range from people currently in Samaritan Daytop…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway National Grid is set to begin essential construction work in the 30th Assembly District, a move intended to bolster the reliability of gas services. This District, represented by Assembly Member Steve Raga, covers the neighborhoods of Woodside, Elmhurst, Maspeth, Jackson Heights, Astoria, and… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City. Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order…
Feb. 12, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 16 luxury units in The Fifty LIC, an 11-story mixed-use building at 39-26 30th St. in Long Island City. As evidenced by its namesake, the building features 50 residences, 34 of which are market rate…. Read more »
Feb. 11, 2025 By Jeff Yapalater JetBlue, New York City’s hometown airline, kicked off its 25th-anniversary celebrations at JFK International Airport today, marking a quarter-century since its inaugural flight took off on Feb. 11, 2000. The airline’s journey began with a bold mission to redefine air travel by offering affordable, customer-centric service. Fast forward…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Looking for a sign to take the next big step? Thinking about marriage? Well, this is it—your sign! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question and getting down on one knee is a moment that will stay with you—and your partner—for a lifetime. But finding…
Feb. 11, 2025 By bparry Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Residents of the Gotham Point development in the Hunters Point South section of Long Island City are on edge after a woman was found dead inside an apartment in the South Tower on Monday afternoon. Police from the 108th Precinct rushed to Gotham Point… Read more »