Sept. 6, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Long Island City resident is calling on the public to honor the victims of 9/11 by participating in random acts of kindness towards others during the lead-up to next week’s 22nd anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks. Kevin Tuerff wants residents across the city — and the world… Read more »
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Employee at Health Department’s Long Island City headquarters busted for allegedly stealing HIV gift cards
Aug. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry A program planner at the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) headquarters in Long Island City was arrested on Aug. 25 and criminally charged with stealing 23 gift cards that were purchased to distribute to HIV prevention program participants. Stephanie Hubbard, 40, of Manhattan, was the focus… Read more »
Queens lawmakers push controversial bill banning NY charities from supporting Israeli organizations in West Bank settlements
Aug. 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan and Paul Frangipane Assembly member Zohran Mamdani and state Senator Kristen Gonzalez hosted a town hall in Long Island City on Tuesday, Aug. 29, to discuss their legislation that aims to prohibit New York registered charities from funding Israeli organizations operating in the West Bank. The event took place… Read more »
Councilwoman Won takes city’s ‘rat czar’ on tour of western Queens rodent hot spots
Aug. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The city’s new “rat czar” joined Council member Julie Won and local leaders last week for a walking tour of some known rat hot spot areas in western Queens. Kathleen Corradi, the city’s first-ever director of rodent mitigation, visited the Queensbridge Houses, Queensbridge Park and the Woodside Houses on… Read more »
LaGuardia Community College awarded grant for exploration of New York City’s maritime history
Aug. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry LaGuardia Community College recently received a $189,986 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support an interdisciplinary project led by two of its professors. The project titled, “New York as Port City,” focuses on the history of maritime and migration in New York City. More than 40… Read more »
Logging back on: Nine digital tools for students of all ages going back to school
Aug. 28, 2023 By Amanda Salazar While the end of summer may be sad for some, it also marks the beginning of back-to-school season for Queens’ more than 260,000 public school students and students at the 14 colleges across the borough. This school season, students can make their transition back into the classroom a little… Read more »
Pet rescue non-profit to open new facility in Dutch Kills section of Long Island City
Aug. 24, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates injured or neglected animals is planning to open a new location in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City. Second Chance Rescue, a Westchester County-based pet rescue organization, will open at 27-12 37th Ave. by the end of October. The nonprofit has… Read more »
Queens historian joins Brooklyn-based preservationists in salvaging signs from shuttered NYC businesses
Aug. 22, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Gone, but not forgotten. A Queens historian and preservationist has teamed up with a Brooklyn-based foundation to salvage storefront signs from shuttered city businesses — including the distinct red and yellow sign of the Alpha Donuts coffee shop in Sunnyside and the Tower Diner sign in Forest Hills that… Read more »
Queens BP Richards presents Elmhurst Hospital with $3M check to improve maternal, NICU services
Aug. 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presented representatives of Elmhurst Hospital with a $3 million check for capital funding on Monday, Aug. 21, to help centralize its maternal and neo-natal services unit (NICU). The presentation took place in front of the hospital — which is also known as NYC Health… Read more »
City hosts first M/WBE Queens Networking event in Long Island City
Aug. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry Two city agencies are increasing their efforts to connect minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) to the resources they need to succeed. The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is hosting monthly workshops across the five boroughs like its very first M/WBEQueens Networking event on Aug. 9 at CUNY… Read more »