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Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) and the New York Red Bulls are set to face off in the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday in the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup Playoffs, but they will do so in an almost half-empty Citi Field. NYCFC has…

Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan

Motorists crossing the Queensboro Bridge may soon have to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they are traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan (Photo via Shutterstock)

Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street. Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a…

MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years

A member of the public speaks to an MTA official about the Interborough Express as part of Wednesday's open house for the 2025-29 Capital Plan. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…

QEDC partners with Witness to Mass Incarceration to offer job training and support for formerly incarcerated

Workers cooking food in kitchen at restaurant

Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. WITNESS is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering those impacted by the justice system, providing resources and support to help them…

Unicare expands in Queens with heartfelt ceremony and community support

Susan Almodovar, owner of Unicare Adult Daycare, joins family, friends, and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her new South Richmond Hill location.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Tracey Khan Unicare Adult Daycare celebrated the grand opening of its new location at Starlight Pavilion, 130-05 101 Ave, South Richmond Hill, Queens, NY, on Oct. 29. The event brought together community leaders, seniors, and staff to commemorate this significant milestone for the senior care facility. Owner Susan Almodovar shared heartfelt […]