Jan. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens mourns the loss of its longtime voice in letters. Larry Penner, a mass transit expert, transportation advocate, and historian, died in hospice care on Jan. 16 after a year-long battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Although he lived much of his life in Great Neck,…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has officially announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, opting out of a previous bid for Comptroller. After engaging with thousands of residents across all five boroughs, Rajkumar stated she believes it is ‘crystal clear’ that New Yorkers are fed up with…
Jan. 24, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the state’s largest grantmaking nonprofit focused exclusively on advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers, has announced that it has awarded 209 grants totaling $208 million to nonprofits across the city, including $54 million in grants for 109… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over a dozen officers from the 114th Precinct in Astoria have been reassigned to patrol subway cars overnight as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s newly launched subway safety initiative. The plan, announced in Hochul’s State of the State address, aims to deploy two police… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87917" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly fired his handgun near the Astoria House on Sunday morning. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside is emerging as a focal point for art and culture this winter, with two significant events highlighting local talent and paying tribute to NYC culture. The events — A Love Letter to New York City: Photography Solo Show by Paul O’Malley and… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Tiffany Cabán has spoken out against recent proposals by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams to expand involuntary commitment standards for individuals with mental illnesses, a move that has sparked significant debate among disability and mental health advocates. Gov. Hochul, in… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation in the borough, has announced a major leadership transition. After more than four decades of service, Executive Director Seth Bornstein will retire on July 1. Stepping into the role will be Ben Guttmann, a seasoned…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is set to host its third annual Queens Tech & Career Expo this Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria, from 10 a.m. to 2…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 22, 2025 By Queens Post News Team Stellar Management, a leading real estate developer and investor has announced the completion of Astoria Pointe, a nine-story, Class A, 53,748-square-foot mixed-use office building at 35-01 36th Ave., located on the border of Long Island City and Astoria. As part of… Read more »