Aug. 19, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_79115" align="alignnone" width="680"] Cops are looking for this suspect, who allegedly stole hundreds in cash and bottles of liquor from one of the eateries at the International Food Court in Astoria last month. Photo courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
Aug. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry
Aug. 19, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new exhibition is set to open at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City on Sep. 26 featuring the Studio Museum in Harlem, called “Pass Carry Hold: Studio Museum Artists in Residence.” Pass Carry Hold features the work of this year’s artists in residence:… Read more »
Mayor Eric Adams touted the success of New York City’s enhanced Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on Monday while helping to cut the ribbon for a new federal credit union branch in Queens. The Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union branch, now open on 31-35B Steinway St. in Astoria, provides “affordable” financial services for New…
Aug. 19, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new lease signing has been announced for the addition of the high-end nail salon sundays Studios in the North Tower of the Malt Drive project in Long Island City. This salon, which specializes in non-toxic nail care and self-care experiences, is expected to… Read more »
Aug. 19, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 19, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Gilbey’s, a hugely popular Irish bar that has operated on Broadway for the past 28 years, will close its doors for the final time on Thursday. The bar, located at 32-01 Broadway, announced the news in a post on Instagram, stating that Thursday, Aug…. Read more »
Aug. 17, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) released new warnings this week about two distinct viruses, sparking concerns in both the U.S. and across the globe. A public health alert released by the CDC on Tuesday, Aug. 13, revealed an increase in…
Aug. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Elmhurst Hospital is receiving major funding to support the growing medical needs of expecting mothers and children living in Queens. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $27.5 million investment into Elmhurst Hospital’s maternal and pediatric healthcare facilities on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Hochul held a press conference at the…
Aug. 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by…
Aug. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 16, 2024 By Jessica Militello Meadow Dessert, a charming new addition to Astoria, is winning hearts with its freshly made Japanese-style sweets that are almost too adorable to eat. Operating out of Koyo, located at 37-12 31st St., this takeout and delivery-only spot has quickly become a go-to… Read more »
Aug. 16, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new pizzeria offering a range of classic New York-style pizza slices served with specialty dough is adding to the growing diversity of food options in Jackson Heights. Elements Pizzeria, which opened at 83-01 Northern Blvd. at the end of June, is a joint… Read more »