Dec. 26, 2023 By Christian Murray Five units located in a new development in Astoria are now up for grabs as part of an affordable housing lottery. The units are located in a 5-story complex located at 26-31 3rd St., in a building that will contain 16 units. There is one studio available via the… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2023 By Jessica Militello Whether you believe in making a New Year’s resolution or not, at the start of every new year, it is normal to look back and take stock of the highs and lows and think of where you would like to do better, what might make you happier, and consider… Read more »
Dec. 22, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld and Christian Murray Weekend subway commuters will see a host of temporary changes to their commute next month as the MTA continues accessibility renovation work at the Queensboro Plaza station. Queensboro Plaza, in Long Island City, is one of the busiest stations in Queens, with service from the N,… Read more »
Dec. 22, 2023 By Christian Murray and Bill Parry Tony Bennett, the Astoria native and late singer who gained international fame, will soon have a street co-named after him. The city council passed a bill Wednesday that will see the intersection of 32nd Street and Ditmars Boulevard co-named Tony Bennett Place, in honor of the… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen It’s the mulch wonderful time of the year! Mulchfest, the city’s annual Christmas tree “tree-cycling” program, is returning to Queens starting Dec. 26. From Dec. 26 to Jan. 7, residents are invited to take part in the tradition by dropping their live Christmas trees off at one of 15 Mulchfest… Read more »
Dec. 18, 2023 Staff Report The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy had its most successful year since its founding in 1998 and is looking for financial support to ensure that it continues to thrive. The non-profit, which helps maintain Long Island City’s waterfront parks and organizes dozens of events, achieved many milestones in 2023. Its volunteer… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2023 By Czarinna Andres New York City Council Member Julie Won, in collaboration with Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement and numerous community partners, held a large-scale Thanksgiving event this past weekend. Over 4,000 residents in the western Queens area received hot meals and turkeys over the course of Saturday and Sunday in a… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2023 By Jessica Militello Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season with Christmas and New Year’s Eve not far away and with that commences the start of seeing family and friends to celebrate. While many eagerly anticipate these gatherings, it can also be a source of anxiety for those distanced from family,… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2023 By Jessica Militello November is the perfect time to indulge in fall flavors and Western Queens is filled with plenty of delicious choices to satisfy your cravings. While pumpkin-flavored everything is definitely in full effect, there’s even more fall flavors to enjoy right now. From food to drink and even dessert, here’s… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2023 By Amanda Salazar With Thanksgiving coming up, now is a good time to think about ways to give back to your community. Western Queens has a variety of volunteer roles available, from supporting the local parks to helping to fight food insecurity. As it gets closer to the holiday, special Thanksgiving volunteer… Read more »