Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson German leisure airline Condor has announced that it will move its operations to the upcoming JFK Terminal 6 (T6), a state-of-the-art facility under development by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). The announcement, made on Jan. 13, solidifies Condor’s presence at JFK as part of a growing roster of award-winning…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway The QueensLink project received a major boost with a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Announced on Friday, Jan. 10, the funding is part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and will support efforts to enhance transit access and connectivity for Queens residents. QueensLink, a nonprofit…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson The MTA has announced the purchase of 265 zero-emissions buses, which will be rolled out across New York City later this year. MTA President and CEO Janno Leiber made the announcement during a press conference held at the Jamaica Depot Temporary Bus Parking Area on Friday, Jan. 10.…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets and New York Blood Center are partnering to host their annual winter blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Piazza Club at Citi Field. Those who come to donate blood for this drive, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will receive vouchers…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights did not have far to go to locate a senior who allegedly harassed a 12-year-old girl in broad daylight in East Elmhurst. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, a bearded older man approached a young girl as she…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Reported grand larcenies and vehicle thefts declined significantly across both northern and southern Queens during the 28-day period from Dec. 9, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, compared to the same period of time the previous year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. In northern Queens, grand larcenies…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Macy’s has announced the closure of 66 stores across the United States, including its Macy’s Backstage location at Queens Place in Elmhurst. The decision is part of the retailer’s ongoing strategy to streamline operations and adapt to shifting consumer preferences, particularly the rapid growth of e-commerce. The Macy’s…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City is calling for volunteers to join the 20th annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) conducted by the NYC Department of Homeless Services. The overnight event on Jan. 28, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., mobilizes New Yorkers to canvass streets, subways, and public…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson Fans of the prehistoric can head to the Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a roaring experience. The Queens College-based theater will host Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, offering a thrilling, interactive journey back to the prehistoric era. Fans of all ages can observe…