Jan. 21, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The newly developed condominium residence in Long Island City’s Dutch Kills neighborhood, Noble LIC, has made significant strides since its December 2024 announcement of surpassing 60% sales. As of January, 16 homes have officially closed, with an additional 12 closings scheduled, and tenants have begun moving in,… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Breaking personal records is a goal that every dedicated runner understands, and for Kevin Montalvo, the founder of Queens Distance Runners (QDR) and race director of the Queens Marathon, it’s a passion turned mission. As the mastermind behind one of Queens’ most celebrated… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are still looking for four men who allegedly roughed up a 7 train rider before robbing him in Hunters Point on the night of Friday, Jan. 10. The 37-year-old victim was onboard a Manhattan-bound 7 train… Read more »
Jan. 20, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has been appointed chair of the State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues, which promotes gender equality and women’s rights in the state legislature. González-Rojas, who represents Assembly District 34, which includes parts of Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights,… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City are looking for an alleged bank robber who targeted a Chase branch alongside the Queensboro Plaza subway station and remains at large. The masked perpetrator entered the bank at 24-16 Queens Plaza South just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 17, 2025 By Ceighlee Fennel Finding local produce and goods in a bustling metropolis like New York City can be challenging. While farmer’s markets provide some relief, many vendors travel hours from places like Ulster and Columbia counties to sell their products. In Queens, a small business is… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_5057" align="aligncenter" width="700"] An Astoria man pleaded guilty to manslaughter for firing the shot that killed a Navy veteran who worked as a groundskeeper at the Astoria Houses in 2020. (via Google Maps)[/caption]
Jan. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry Following years of litigation, the city and Queens Public Library reached a settlement over federal claims that the Hunters Point Branch on the Long Island City waterfront failed to comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Attorney Breon Peace of the Eastern District of New York announced on… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By Jessica Militello Overflow Coffee, located at 46-36 Vernon Blvd in Long Island City, is redefining the neighborhood café experience by combining quality coffee with a commitment to community. Since its October opening, the shop has donated 5% of every sale to support the Renew Queens Community Center, which offers events, classes,… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The LaGuardia Community College Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in named scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year, helping hundreds of students overcome financial barriers and focus on their studies. LaGuardia Community College, located at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City, is part of the CUNY system and… Read more »