May. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina The placement of tree guards across New York City could soon fall under the joint responsibility of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the city’s Parks Department if a new bill introduced by Council Member Robert Holden is signed into law. Holden, who represents District-30 in City Council, introduced…
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May. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Five years after being elected to office, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams took the stage in Jamaica to deliver his annual ‘State of the People’ address on Wednesday. His afternoon speech at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center kicked off with song and dance performances followed by a medley of…
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May. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 23, 2024 By Queens Post News Team An online fundraiser has been launched to support a popular Long Island City barber who recently spent a month in intensive care while battling kidney and heart failure. “Sal the Barber,” a popular figure at Ledo – The Art of Barber… Read more »
May. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 23, 2024 By Queens Post News team Popular Astoria Italian restaurant Trattoria L’incontro is set to close its doors for the final time on Sunday ahead of a planned move to the Upper East Side. Trattoria L’incontro, located at 21-76 31st St., has served the Astoria community for… Read more »
May. 22, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_74676" align="alignnone" width="700"] A man attempted suicide by jumping in front of a 7 train in Jackson Heights Wednesday afternoon. He was transported to Elmhurst Hospital, where he is expected to survive, according to the NYPD. Photo courtesy of MTA[/caption]
May 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Among the five boroughs in New York City, Queens is found to have the most ‘up-and-coming’ neighborhoods for roommates, according to a report by the roommate finding site SpareRoom. This conclusion was reached based on an analysis SpareRoom conducted of over 15 million roommate searches on their site from…
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May. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 22, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Representatives from Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) gathered on Tuesday, May 21, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Sky Farm LIC, a one-acre farm located atop the Standard Motor… Read more »
May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens increased 4.32% year-over-year in April 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios in Queens had by far the biggest jump in rental price, rising 10.19% year-over-year, from $2,128 in April…
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May. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres At the state Capitol on Wednesday, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Michael Gianaris, and leaders from groups such as the New York Immigration Coalition and Malikah rallied support for a bill that seeks to overhaul demographic data collection for Middle Eastern and North… Read more »
May. 22, 2024 by Jill Carvajal In this episode of Schneps Connects, we delve into the captivating history and enduring legacy of Katz’s Delicatessen, a cherished institution in New York City since 1888. Jake Dell, the fifth-generation custodian of Katz’s, joins us to recount the deli’s evolution amidst the ever-changing landscape of NYC. From its iconic “Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army” campaign to the traditional ticket system, Jake shares insights into the family business and invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs, especially in the demanding restaurant industry of NYC. He unveils some of Katz’s secrets, including the meticulous […]