Aug. 20, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 20, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Wonder, a food delivery platform that connects customers with high-quality chefs and restaurants in the US, is set to open locations in Astoria and Jackson Heights in the fall. The food technology start-up, founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore in 2018, will open an Astoria… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres LaGuardia Community College is poised to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester with a range of new academic offerings, including the introduction of a new major, the establishment of a dedicated academic department and the addition of several innovative courses to its… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City saw the number of new listings in July 2024 reach its lowest level since 2016, with Queens experiencing a deep decline in new listings over this period, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Year-over-year, the number of new listings in…
Aug. 19, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The US Open is in full swing, drawing tennis fans from around the world to Queens for the final major of the year. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is renowned for its links to tennis, but the… Read more »
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…