Dec. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 17, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team The Lavender Court Ladies Luncheon celebrated outstanding women leaders in Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 10, honoring their achievements across business, community advocacy, and leadership. Hosted by the event founders, Queens Deputy Borough President Ebony Young and restaurateur Gianna… Read more »
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Woman beaten by man collecting bottles from trash inside a Long Island City subway station: NYPD
Dec. 17, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_86307" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly beating and robbing a 60-year-old woman inside the 36th Street subway station in Long Island City. NYPD[/caption]
Dec. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry
Assembly Member Ron Kim criticizes Gov. Hochul’s veto of Adult Day Care oversight bill
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Ron Kim, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging, expressed disappointment and confusion following Governor Kathy Hochul’s veto of his bill aimed at regulating Adult Day Care Centers. The bill, A10142, sought to give the New York State Office for the Aging (SOFA) greater oversight over…
Queens native and LIC resident makes Forbes 30 Under 30 for gamifying legal education
Dec. 17, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Joseph Kemp, a Queens native and resident of Long Island City, was recently named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work as CEO of Games that Matter LLC. Games that Matter, a non-governmental organization (NGO), leverages gamification to drive positive change… Read more »
Ghost car driver fleeing police in Astoria slams into pedestrians outside Jackson Heights restaurant: NYPD
Dec. 16, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_86269" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A Long Islander fleeing police in Astoria rammed his ghost car into a group of pedestrians in front of The Queensboro in Jackson Heights, injuring two. Via Google Maps[/caption]
Dec. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Astoria teacher selected for notable 2024 Scholastic Teacher Fellow Cohort
Dec. 16, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An Astoria teacher has been chosen as one of 12 educators nationwide to join the 2024/25 Scholastic Teacher Fellow Cohort, a program that empowers teachers to share valuable insights and develop classroom resources to support educators across the country. Alexandra Felix, a second-grade teacher… Read more »
Buzzing into the holidays: LaGuardia’s new ‘Terminal Bee’ welcomes travelers
Dec. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Something is buzzing at LaGuardia Airport. LaGuardia Terminal B has unveiled a ‘Terminal Bee,’ the airport’s new holiday ambassador, just in time for the holidays. LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of the latest state-of-the-art terminal, announced the character’s debut on Thursday, Dec 12. ‘Terminal…
Pet store owners in Queens brace for impact as New York ban on sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits takes effect
Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new law banning the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores across New York State came into effect on Sunday, forcing many pet stores to reevaluate their business models and prompting mixed reactions from stakeholders. The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul…
Queens BP Donovan Richards recommends conditional approval of $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal
Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has recommended conditional approval of the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development adjacent to Citi Field, citing the proposal’s potential positive impact on the local community. Richards announced his conditional approval of the Metropolitan Park proposal Monday, stating that casinos do not often…
Velázquez and Schumer secure $365 million in funding for renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
Dec. 16, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez and Senator Chuck Schumer have secured up to $365 million in funding for renewable energy systems in Puerto Rico as part of a Department of Energy (DOE) program to provide cheaper and cleaner power to communities on the island. Velázquez… Read more »