June 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Lowell Marin, a lifelong Woodside resident known for his dedication to sharing his musical talents with the community, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony and concert over the weekend. Members of his family and the Northern Woodside Coalition joined Council Member Julie Won on Sunday to officially co-name 34th… Read more »
June 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Lottery announced that a second-prize-winning ticket in the Cash4Life lottery was sold at a Sunnyside business Sunday for that evening’s drawing. Alam and Brothers Inc., located at 42-01 Queens Blvd., sold the ticket, which is worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million. The lottery winner who… Read more »
June 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez visited Sunnyside Community Services on Thursday morning to deliver a check for $450,000 in federal funds for a requested renovation project. The allocation of funding is one of 14 local projects that the Congresswoman, who represents parts of southwestern Queens and much of north… Read more »
Jun. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 20, 2024 By John J. Ciafone, Esq. A few years ago, Long Island City won a national competition to house the corporate headquarters of Amazon. Amazon promised tens of thousands of jobs, from technical employment for workers to local student graduates, deliverers, contractors, laborers, construction union jobs, Porters… Read more »
Jun. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A new $370 million mixed-use development is on the verge of completion in Long Island City, with more than 64 percent of its 33,000 square feet of retail space already leased. Jasper, located at 49-20 5th Street, is an expansive 484,000-square-foot project that… Read more »
Jun. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Fortune Society is set to host its 11th Annual Creative Arts Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon Boulevard in Astoria on Saturday, June 22nd, from 1 to 6 p.m. The non-profit organization is one of the nation’s leading re-entry service and… Read more »
Jun. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) has announced the return of its popular outdoor movie series, CinemaLIC, to Hunter’s Point South Park for its milestone tenth year. HPPC’s summer movie program features six days of films in the waterfront park, kicking off with… Read more »
June 11, 2024 By Queens Post News team Dozens of transit advocates attended a rally at Lowery Plaza in Sunnyside to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to reverse her decision to pause congestion pricing indefinitely. Hochul announced the decision on Friday, citing New York City’s rising cost of living and anecdotally referencing conversations she had… Read more »
June 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Over 200 New Yorkers gathered in Sunnyside to support older adults and advocate for an end to elder abuse as part of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) event on Monday, June 10. Organized by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) in partnership with Sunnyside Community Services… Read more »
Jun. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 11, 2024 By Jessica Militello It is almost time to celebrate Father’s Day once again. If you are struggling to outdo last year’s gift or are stumped on what to buy, Western Queens offers a plethora of shopping options. Whether it is vintage treasures or grooming essentials, here… Read more »