Jun. 3, 2024 By emarshall June 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In celebration of the beginning of Pride month, Jackson Heights hosted its 32nd annual Queens Pride parade Sunday. Thousands gathered to celebrate this parade. Founded in 1993 by Daniel Dromm and Maritza Martinez, this parade is the second-oldest and biggest in all of New… Read more »
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New protected bike lanes likely coming to Astoria this year: DOT
Jun. 3, 2024 By ishkurhan June 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan At a community meeting in Astoria on Thursday, dozens of locals erupted in applause after the Department of Transportation (DOT) outlined its proposed changes to a major chunk of 31st Avenue. The biggest potential change is an approximately mile-long stretch of parking-protected bike lanes…. Read more »
Western Queens lawmakers display pro-Palestinian stance: divergence from borough-wide pols
May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Western Queens is known for being a progressive hub, with the majority of its elected officials being heavy critics of the Israeli government and calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist who has represented Western Queens since 2021, has been a fierce critic…
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New York becomes first state to offer Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Lloyd Mitchell Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with state officials and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, announced Thursday that low-income New Yorkers are now eligible to receive rebates for energy efficiency upgrades through a federal program called the Home Electrification and… Read more »
Queens tenants file legal challenge against state agency, claiming unjust rent hikes
May. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Tenants from a collection of rent-stabilized buildings in Queens gathered outside the offices of the New York Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) last Friday, May 24, to announce their plans to file an Article 78 legal challenge. The action seeks to compel DHCR to address and resolve…
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NYC Sheriff discusses efforts to clamp down on illegal smoke shops at Astoria meeting
May. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 30, 2024 By Queens Post News Team New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda addressed a crowd of over 100 people at a meeting of the Astoria Homeowners, Tenants, & Business Civic Association on Wednesday night, highlighting efforts to clamp down on illegal smoke shops in the city. The… Read more »
NYIFC hosting third annual 5K in memory of former player to benefit food poverty non-profit
May. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 30, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Soccer club New York International FC is calling on runners and community members to lace up their sneakers and join the club’s top athletes for a poignant cause. The soccer club is hosting its third annual 5K run to honor the… Read more »
‘Significant mismanagement’ of anti-mail theft initiatives outlined in new federal audit
May. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The results of an initial federal investigation into mail theft throughout Queens were released last week in an audit report conducted by the USPS Inspector General. The Mail Theft Mitigation and Response Report, released on May 21, presents the results of their audit that honed in on stations in…
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The Return of The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale begins this weekend
May. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina As the saying goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure; and the return of The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale puts that saying to the test. The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale, hosted by the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, anticipates having over 75 individual households offering a wide assortment of…
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Six Queens neighborhoods rank among those with most excessive property fees in NYC: report
May. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens neighborhoods of Flushing, College Point, Glen Oaks, Jackson Heights, Briarwood and Jamaica Estates ranked within the top ten neighborhoods in New York City with the most excessive property fees, according to a report by the financial services company CashNetUSA. The property fees taken into account for this…
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