Feb. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Make the Road New York (MRNY) officially opened its new 24,000-square-foot community center in Corona on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The center, located at 104-15 Roosevelt Ave., has been years in the making and now serves as a permanent space for immigrant New Yorkers, providing vital resources and community…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced that the region’s major airports have shattered multiple travel records in 2024. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, PANYNJ revealed that 2024 was the busiest year on record for its commercial airports, including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Firefighters from Rescue 4 in Woodside saved the life of a 15-year-old boy who was impaled on a short iron fence in front of a Ridgewood home on Tuesday afternoon. The teenager was walking home from school with a friend, and they were “horsing around” in front of…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of celebrants gathered at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan 30, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Queens residents from the Asian diaspora came together to celebrate the festive holiday. Many locals donned red, a symbol of prosperity, and their traditional attire, including…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Amid the busy month of February, with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and even snow days, it can be easy to lose track of your running schedule. During these cold winter months, the urge to stay indoors and avoid the harsh winds is strong. However, having the support of…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway This February, Queens Public Library (QPL) is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month with an exciting lineup of over 70 events and activities. From author talks and concerts to theater performances and art exhibits, QPL is spotlighting the many facets of Black heritage and culture with…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Republican council members are contesting the recent election of Council Member David Carr as the Republican Caucus Minority Leader. The vote took place in person at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan 28, with only three of the six Republican Caucus members in attendance. The members present…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an emotional and heartfelt speech at the latest Community Education Council 24 (CEC) meeting, Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announced her retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in public education. Caccavale, who has been a vital part of School District 24 for the past decade, shared her ‘surprising’ but…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens accounted for ten of the 50 most expensive New York City neighborhoods to reside in 2024, according to a report by the real estate data site PropertyShark. Despite the borough’s prevalence on the list, none of its neighborhoods ranked among the top ten most expensive neighborhoods. Hunters…