Dec. 18, 2024 By Tracey Khan In the heart of Queens, a story of loss, resilience, and unwavering love unfolds inside Caribbean Cabana—a beloved restaurant, bar, and lounge that has stood firm for 17 years thanks to two extraordinary sisters. Pamela Ramsewack and Angela Singh, co-owners of the establishment, never planned to be restaurateurs. But […]
Dec. 18, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median rent in Northwest Queens rose year-over-year in November 2024, marking the second consecutive month to experience such an increase, while the number of lease signings and available inventory continued to climb, according to a report by the real estate firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Northwest Queens…
With a new year comes new opportunities for New Yorkers making the minimum wage. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents hourly in 2025, to $16.50 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the rest of the state will see an increase to…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Grab your furry friends and get ready for a night of lights, lanterns, and wagging tails. On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Tianyu Lights Festival will host ‘Twinkle Tails Night,’ a pet-friendly event for one night only, at Citi Field in Flushing. Since Nov. 29, the festival has…
Queens residents are in for extra rides, as the MTA announced on Tuesday a long-awaited redesign plan for local bus routes that the agency hopes will make commuting easier for borough-wide straphangers. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the borough’s 800,000 daily riders will get a more streamlined, reliable and efficient bus network…
Dec. 17, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_86307" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly beating and robbing a 60-year-old woman inside the 36th Street subway station in Long Island City. NYPD[/caption]
Dec. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Ron Kim, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging, expressed disappointment and confusion following Governor Kathy Hochul’s veto of his bill aimed at regulating Adult Day Care Centers. The bill, A10142, sought to give the New York State Office for the Aging (SOFA) greater oversight over…
Dec. 16, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_86269" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A Long Islander fleeing police in Astoria rammed his ghost car into a group of pedestrians in front of The Queensboro in Jackson Heights, injuring two. Via Google Maps[/caption]
Dec. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Dec. 16, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An Astoria teacher has been chosen as one of 12 educators nationwide to join the 2024/25 Scholastic Teacher Fellow Cohort, a program that empowers teachers to share valuable insights and develop classroom resources to support educators across the country. Alexandra Felix, a second-grade teacher… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Something is buzzing at LaGuardia Airport. LaGuardia Terminal B has unveiled a ‘Terminal Bee,’ the airport’s new holiday ambassador, just in time for the holidays. LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of the latest state-of-the-art terminal, announced the character’s debut on Thursday, Dec 12. ‘Terminal…