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Dozens gather for community sleepout against One LIC neighborhood plan

Advocates gather outside the Department of Education building on Vernon Boulevard during Saturday's sleepout. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Sep. 16, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  A coalition of community groups held a community sleepout and potluck on Vernon Boulevard on Saturday evening as part of efforts to present an alternative to the One LIC Neighborhood Plan. Dozens of people attended Saturday’s event, hosted by Western Queens Community Land Trust… Read more »

Elmhurst Hospital unveils upgraded Radiation Oncology Dept with $5.5M in funding from QBP Richards for advanced cancer treatments

Sep. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has officially reopened its upgraded Radiation Oncology department for advanced cancer treatments. The $5.5 million renovation, funded by the Queens Borough President’s Office, equips the department with life-saving radiation therapy tools, including the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a… Read more »

Two teens abducted and robbed at gunpoint in Corona, released unharmed near Citi Field: NYPD

Sep. 13, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_80654" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for the suspects who used this Ford Fusion with Pennsylvania plates they used to grab two teens off a Corona street and rob them at gunpoint before dropping them off at Citi Field. NYPD[/caption]
Sept. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry

Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue

Sep. 6, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  Community leaders and local business owners gathered Thursday afternoon to demand action against a rise in criminal organizations, drug rings, human trafficking, prostitution and shoplifting syndicates along Roosevelt Avenue. The event, which took place at 90-20 Elmhurst Ave., was organized by former City Council… Read more »

NYC’s inaugural Korea Fest comes to Culture Lab in LIC this Sunday

Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will host New York’s first-ever Korea Fest this Sunday, bringing more than 20 food vendors to the performing arts venue. The inaugural Korea Fest will take place from 2-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th… Read more »

Jackson Heights back-to-school giveaway distributes over 1,000 backpacks, amplifies push for universal school meals

Sep. 3, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A week before NYC students head back to the classroom, elected officials wrapped up their backpack giveaways to support families in their districts. On Thursday evening, students had the chance to choose from over 1,000 backpacks laid out on several tables along the 34th… Read more »