Oct. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the city is set to take the next step in the “Trash Revolution,” many New Yorkers wonder what these new mandates and initiatives will mean for their households. “Trash Revolution” is New York City’s latest initiative to improve waste management, reduce trash visibility, and combat rat infestations.…
Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hamido Seafood, a viral Egyptian seafood restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard, will open a new location almost directly across the street. The new restaurant is set to open next month at 31-29 Ditmars Blvd., the former location of Burgerology, which closed down during the summer…. Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris has secured $6 million in funding for a new intensive care unit at Mount Sinai Queens, expanding critical care services at the hospital to meet the growing needs of the local community. Gianaris joined Mount Sinai Queens President Dr. David… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Head to the Queens Botanical Garden this October to celebrate the spooky season. Located at 43-50 Main St., Flushing, the garden will celebrate fall with its annual Pumpkin Patch and Halloween at the Garden celebration. The Pumpkin Patch will be open on Saturdays and Sundays on Oct. 12,…
Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien For as long as anyone can remember, Dave & Tony Salumeria has been a staple in Astoria, offering locals fresh mozzarella, homemade sausages, cured meats, and the finest Italian imports. The store is so old that owner Joe Ciccarelli, who took over 39 years… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over the course of three days this month, over 270 notable sites across the five boroughs will open for the public to take a behind-the-scenes look as part of the Open House New York Weekend. The annual festival is organized by Open House New York, a nonprofit organization…
Oct. 9, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 16 units in an eight-story residential building at 11-24 31st Dr. in Astoria. Known as the Y Garden, this building has 101 residences, 85 of which are market rate. The other 16 units have been… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By Jonathan Mak EEEEEATSCON New York, a food festival created by the restaurant review platform The Infatuation, returns to Forest Hills Stadium this weekend for its fifth year. The two-day event on Oct. 12 and 13 will feature over 30 restaurants, including five out-of-town eateries, four collaborations, and special appearances by…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane Several Queens leaders joined a ceremony held by the American Jewish Committee and the Queens Jewish Community Council at Queens Theatre on Monday, Oct. 7, to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel that resulted in 1,200 deaths and 250 people…
Oct. 8, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_82019" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Queens North Narcotics team dismantled a selling crew operating at the Astoria Houses NYCHA complex where they all live following an 18-month investigation with the Queens DA’s office. File photo: Queens Post[/caption]
Oct. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry