Apr. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 24, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Dozens of families gathered in Queensbridge Park on Monday to mark the first-annual Earth Day Picnic, celebrating plans to transform New York City’s largest fossil fuel powerplant into a renewable energy hub. The event, hosted by Queens-based energy asset management company… Read more »
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Community rallies to preserve Queensbridge composting as Parks Dept. eviction looms
Apr. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials and environmental advocates rallied on the grounds of a nationally recognized community composting site in Long Island City on Friday to prevent the NYC Parks Department from evicting the non-profit organization that operates it. The Long Island City composting site underneath… Read more »
Over a dozen Woodside families displaced by 2-alarm fire at apartment building early Monday morning
Apr. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry At least 15 Woodside families were displaced by a two-alarm fire that tore through their apartment building early Monday morning. The FDNY received a report of a fire at a five-story building located at 39-06 63rd St. at 3:16 a.m. Firefighters arriving at the scene observed flames shooting from… Read more »
Queens Assembly Member Juan Ardila runs for re-election amid sexual assault allegations and widespread criticism
Apr. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Juan Ardila, a western Queens Democrat whose time in office has been mired by two sexual assault allegations, is running for re-election despite being shunned by progressives and his electorate at large. Ardila, who won the vacant Assembly District 37 seat in 2022 that covers Ridgewood, Sunnyside… Read more »
Three people hurt in Woodside apartment building 2-alarm fire early Monday morning: FDNY
Apr. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry Three residents of a Woodside apartment house were injured during a two-alarm blaze early Monday morning. The FDNY received a report of a fire at a five-story building located at 39-06 63rd St. at 3:16 a.m. Firefighters arriving at the location observed flames shooting from the roof of the… Read more »
Museum of the Moving Image to launch ‘Open Worlds’ a free community hub in western Queens
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced the launch of “Open Worlds,” a groundbreaking initiative to transform the museum into one of the largest free community hubs in western Queens. Executive Director Aziz Isham announced Tuesday that Open Worlds will… Read more »
Long Island City condo owners settle for over $100k after failing to pay prevailing wages to service workers
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The owners of a Long Island City condominium building reached a $119,000 settlement with their service workers earlier this month after failing to pay them prevailing wages, which they are required to do as part of an agreement to get a lucrative 421-a tax… Read more »
Queens World Film Festival lights up Astoria: A night of global filmmakers and local cheers for the 13th season
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens World Film Festival brought together dozens of featured filmmakers for a warm, welcoming night to kick off its 13th season. Most of the filmmakers were able to attend in person on Tuesday evening at Sac’s Place in Astoria, just next door to the… Read more »
Spring refresh: 10 unique home stores to check out in Western Queens
Apr. 18, 2024 By admin Apr. 18, 2024 By Amanda Salazar Spring isn’t just a time for cleaning — it’s also a time of fresh starts and renewal. If you’ve been considering redesigning your home, now is the perfect time to renew your space. Whether it’s as big as a complete overhaul of your home’s… Read more »
Queens to launch new Diversity Tech Hub in Long Island City
Apr. 18, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 18, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards revealed plans for a new diversity tech and innovation center in Long Island City, slated to open next year. The facility is set to become a hub for 50 emerging startups, fostering innovation and promoting diversity within… Read more »