Jan. 24, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A coalition of New York social workers rallied in Albany on Wednesday in support of the Social Work Workforce Act, sponsored by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas. The legislation seeks to repeal the exam requirement for applicants pursuing licensure as master social workers. The Social… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Somedays Bakery, a fast-growing Queens-based bakery known for its artisanal croissants and La Colombe coffee, will open its second location in Long Island City on Friday, Jan. 31. The new bakery will be located at 4630 Center Blvd., bringing a blend of French… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87888" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Police arrested two suspects for allegedly assaulting a 76-year-old man near Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency initiative launched in October 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya to address quality-of-life issues along Roosevelt Avenue, has resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests and over 11,500 summonses. The operation focused on addressing community concerns such as prostitution, illegal…
Jan. 22, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Tiffany Cabán has spoken out against recent proposals by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams to expand involuntary commitment standards for individuals with mental illnesses, a move that has sparked significant debate among disability and mental health advocates. Gov. Hochul, in… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation in the borough, has announced a major leadership transition. After more than four decades of service, Executive Director Seth Bornstein will retire on July 1. Stepping into the role will be Ben Guttmann, a seasoned…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community advocates gathered in Corona Tuesday to call on Homeland Security and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action against crime on Roosevelt Avenue and help “clean up” the area. The group, including former State Sen. Hiram Monserrate and members of the Neighbors of the American Triangle…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is set to host its third annual Queens Tech & Career Expo this Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria, from 10 a.m. to 2…
Jan. 22, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City’s PS/IS 78Q has unveiled a new hydroponic classroom farm designed to foster a love of science, gardening and nature among students at the school. The hydroponic classroom, funded by Council Member Julie Won and installed by non-profit NY Sun Works, aims… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 22, 2025 By Queens Post News Team Stellar Management, a leading real estate developer and investor has announced the completion of Astoria Pointe, a nine-story, Class A, 53,748-square-foot mixed-use office building at 35-01 36th Ave., located on the border of Long Island City and Astoria. As part of… Read more »