Nov. 25, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 25, 2024 By Shane O’BrienĀ U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez visited a senior center in Astoria Friday to donate 50 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. Ocasio-Cortez and Gonzalez visited the HANAC Harmony JVL Older Adult Center at 27-40 Hoyt Ave. S on Friday afternoon to meet… Read more »
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Man sought for allegedly stabbing a teenager waiting for a 7 train at Corona Plaza: NYPD
Nov. 25, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_85238" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly stabbed a 16-year-old boy who was waiting for the 7 train at Corona Plaza last week. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry
Let it out: Sunnyside residents to vent frustrations with a group scream under the 7 line
Nov. 22, 2024 By Shane O’BrienĀ Members of the Sunnyside community are encouraged to scream at the top of their lungs underneath the 7 line on Saturday morning as part of a new initiative to release built-up emotions and forge a sense of community. “Sunnyside Screamers: The Second Scream” is scheduled to take place underneath… Read more »
Jackson Heights woman charged with forcing transgender victim into prostitution on Roosevelt Avenue: DA
Nov. 22, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_85198" align="aligncenter" width="680"] A Jackson Heights woman is accused of forcing a transgender woman to prostitute herself along Roosevelt Avenue and later threatening her with a knife when she wanted out. Queens Post file photo[/caption]
Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
FDNY EMT charged with attempted murder in unprovoked Astoria shooting: DA
Nov. 22, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_85185" align="aligncenter" width="680"] FILE/Via Getty Images[/caption]
Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
Four teens charged with assault after 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the head in Long Island City HS in Astoria: NYPD
Nov. 22, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_29739" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Long Island City High School (Photo: Jim Henderson Creative commons)[/caption]
Nov. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
Jackson Heights art store to host ‘Off-Brand 3.0’ exhibition featuring 21 Queens artists next month
Nov. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 22, 2024 By Queens Post News Team A local art store and community hub in Jackson Heights is set to host an innovative art exhibition beginning in December. A.R.T. (Art Retail Therapy), located at 84-26 37th Ave., will host Off-Brand 3.0, which will feature 21 Queens-based artists. The… Read more »
Op-Ed: War on trash has unintended casualty, business improvement districts
Nov. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 21, 2024 By Laura Rothrock and Wilma Alonso Long Island City and Fordham Road are two completely different neighborhoods. Fordham is the Bronx’s busiest commercial corridor, with more than 300 businesses, primarily retail. Long Island City is a multi-use waterfront community that includes residential, commercial, retail, and industrial… Read more »
Hit-and-run driver identified in the killing of an Astoria cyclist last month: NYPD
Nov. 21, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_85056" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Bekim Fiseku, 58, was identified by the NYPD as the driver who killed Astoria cyclist Amanda Servedio in a hit-and-run crash while he was being chased by police last month. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry
Raise a glass to Drinksgiving: Western Queens bars to check out for Thanksgiving Eve celebrations
Nov. 21, 2024 By Jessica Militello Before the turkey and pumpkin pie take center stage, Western Queens is serving up its own Thanksgiving tradition: Drinksgiving. This unofficial holiday on Thanksgiving Eve is all about gathering with friends at local bars and lounges for drinks, laughs, and unforgettable memories before the holiday’s traditional festivities. From karaoke… Read more »