Dec. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Council passed a package of bills on Thursday, Dec. 5, aimed at addressing increasing flooding issues across the city. The legislation, Intro 0814 and Intro 0815, was introduced and authored by Council Member James F. Gennaro, who represents District 24, covering neighborhoods such as Briarwood, Fresh…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Arts4all Foundation hosted a commemoration event at Queens College in Flushing, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th birthday. Anna Eleanor Fierst, the former First Lady’s great-granddaughter, attended the event to speak about her family’s legacy…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday the closure of 25 migrant shelters across New York City and upstate New York, with several facilities in Queens already shut down. The closures, part of the administration’s efforts to manage the asylum seeker crisis, will continue between December and March. The list…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Tracey Khan Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) marked its 13th anniversary with its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kwanzaa candles. The event highlighted the evolution of RWNYC from a casino into a full-fledged entertainment destination, complete with a hotel, diverse dining options, and […]
Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Several Queens politicians issued statements following the acquittal of Daniel Penny Monday, with comments from the likes of Astoria Council Member Tiffany Cabán generating enormous controversy. Cabán, in the wake of Penny being found not guilty in the May 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely, posted a statement…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Mary Ann Hellenbrecht, Girl Scout troop leader in Queens for 40 years I first became a Girl Scout troop leader over 4 decades ago because of my daughters. What I didn’t realize back then was how much I would learn and grow alongside not only my daughters but all the…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Community Offshore Wind and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 9 hosted a free workshop for 400 Queens and Brooklyn high school students and young adults to teach them about the available opportunities in the organized finishing…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The holidays came early for two lucky Flushing residents. The New York Lottery announced on Sunday that two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Flushing for the Dec. 7 drawing, one of which is worth a staggering $256 million. The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at Hua Lian Supermarket,…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to combating food insecurity, hosted its third annual International Food Expo at the New York Hall of Science on Thursday night. The event raised crucial funds to provide meals for those in need during the holiday season. Nearly 40 Queens-based restaurants and bars,…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Colum Motherway Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial zoning reform plan, “City of Yes,” was approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 31-20 vote. The approval marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, though it remains highly contentious, particularly…