Mar. 15, 2024 By admin Mar. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez secured over $11 million in funding for local projects in her district, comprised of southwest Queens and parts of North Brooklyn. The funding is being distributed among 14 local projects – eight of them in the Brooklyn section of… Read more »
March 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff A new indoor skydiving center has opened its doors in Long Island City, allowing beginners, adrenaline junkies, and seasoned divers the opportunity to experience freefalling through the air without the need for an aircraft or a parachute. iFLY Indoor Skydiving, which operates more than 80 locations… Read more »
Mar. 15, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_72326" align="alignnone" width="874"] via Getty Images[/caption]
Mar. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
Mar. 15, 2024 By admin Mar. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Food enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Sunnyside Shines announces its 12th Annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week. Scheduled to run from March 20th through April 4th, the event promises to be a culinary delight, showcasing the neighborhood’s rich and diverse food scene. This year,… Read more »
Mar. 14, 2024 By czarinnaandres Mar. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres One lucky Queens resident is a million dollars richer today. The New York Lottery announced that a prize-winning ticket worth $1,000,000 was sold for the March 13 Powerball drawing in Astoria. The winning ticket was sold at Avadh Convenience, located at 37-14 Broadway. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The next Powerball… Read more »
Mar. 11, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_72252" align="alignnone" width="606"] A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with hate crime assault for an anti-gay attack in Astoria late last month. Three other suspects remain at large. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
Mar. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
Mar. 11, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_72241" align="alignnone" width="874"] The intersection of Laurel Hill Boulevard and 48th Street where a moped rider was killed Saturday night. Photo via Google Maps[/caption]
Mar. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
Mar. 8, 2024 By admin March 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won and a New York City consulting firm have launched a survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents, workers, students, and individuals with ties to the Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue area. This survey is part of the ongoing “Heart of… Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By admin March 8, 2024 By Max Murray At 23 years old, maintaining an active lifestyle had always been my norm. However, after starting my career, I found myself prioritizing work over workouts. Despite sporadic basketball games and uninspiring gym sessions, I couldn’t find the right fit until I stumbled upon CrossFit…. Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By ishkurhan Mar. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching on Mar. 17, and celebrations have already begun, with an array of events lined up for the following weekend to extend the festive spirit. The Wolfhound on 30th Ave. in Astoria is hosting its second annual bar crawl… Read more »