Category: Uncategorized

Fifth Annual Sunnyside Post Mile Set for Oct. 5, Register Now

Aug. 16, 2019, Staff Report The fifth annual Sunnyside Post Mile is set to take place on the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Queens Post is proud to bring back this popular, family-friendly event which is co-organized by the Sunnyside Post, the Woodside Sunnyside Runners and Sunnyside Community Services. “Last… Read more »

Gianaris Announces $10K in Funding for Queensbridge Library Tech Lab

Aug. 14, 2019 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris has announced $10,000 in state budget funding for equipment at the Queensbridge Public Library Tech Lab. Gianaris announced the funding on Wednesday at the library Tech Lab at 10-43 41st Ave. in Long Island City. The funding will go toward securing new computers and other… Read more »

Supply of Condos in Long Island City Reaches an All-Time High: Report

Aug. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray The supply of condos in Long Island City has reached a record high and it could take years before the market absorbs them all, according to a new study released by a local real estate consultant. More than 1,100 new-development condos are currently for sale in Long Island City… Read more »

Long Island City Company Behind Crane Collapse Ordered to Halt Work Citywide

Aug. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray A Long Island City-based crane operator has been ordered by the city to halt work at 22 construction sites after being held responsible for two major mishaps in Manhattan this year–one causing the death of a construction worker. United Crane and Rigging, located at 11-14 35 Ave., has been ordered… Read more »

Queens Subway Stations in Disrepair, Worse than Other Boroughs: Report

Aug. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray The subway stations in Queens are in a state of disrepair and a new report released by the state comptroller’s office indicates that nearly half the structural components—such as stairs, platforms and ventilators—are worn out or damaged. The report, released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Friday,… Read more »

Climate Change Debate Should be Held in the Boroughs, Local Electeds Say

Aug. 12, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Local politicians are calling on CNN to host its Democratic Presidential climate town hall—scheduled next month in New York City– in either Queens or Brooklyn. Council Member Costa Constantinides, State Sen. Mike Gianaris and other local leaders joined with environmental advocates on the steps of City Hall Friday and… Read more »

Starbucks to Open New Location on 49th Avenue

Aug. 11, 2019 By Christian Murray Starbucks, the global coffee chain, is opening a new location in Hunters Point. Signage has gone up for a new café on the south east corner of 49th Avenue and 21st Street. The coffee shop is going in the ground floor of 21-00 49th Ave., in a recently-revamped warehouse… Read more »