June 14, 2021 By Christina Santucci Two recently completed exit ramps at the Kew Gardens Interchange are expected to ease vehicle congestion on the heavily traveled roadways, officials said. More than 200,000 vehicles per day use the Kew Gardens Interchange – the intersection of the Grand Central Parkway, the Van Wyck Expressway, the Jackie Robinson… Read more »
June 14, 2021 By Christina Santucci Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer picked up several endorsements in his bid to become borough president from workers advocacy organizations – ahead of the start of Early Voting this past weekend. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU); Make the Road Action; and New York Communities for Change all… Read more »
June 14, 2021 By Christina Santucci A 47-year-old Lyft driver was killed in a car crash early Sunday morning when he was struck by a driver who was allegedly impaired by alcohol, police said. The ride-share driver had been headed southbound on Fresh Pond Road at the intersection of Elliot Avenue at about 4 a.m…. Read more »
June 10, 2021 By Christian Murray Batters up! Major League Baseball is calling on young sluggers to participate in a free home run derby in East Elmhurst Sunday. The MLB, in conjunction with the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens and Elmjack Little League, is hosting the event that will take place at Elmjack Fields… Read more »
June 10, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Nearly $20 million in funding for a number of infrastructure projects in Central Queens has been included in a massive transportation spending bill that was introduced in the House of Representatives last week. The funds would go toward repairing the Forest Hills LIRR station, creating electric vehicle charging stations… Read more »
June 10, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A festival featuring nearly 200 films from across the globe will return for its 11th annual event this month– and the films will be screened at theaters around the borough. The Queens World Film Festival, which runs from June 23 to July 3, will showcase 198 films—with 133 of… Read more »
June 9, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Several city council candidates who are competing against one another are cross endorsing in a new tactic brought about by rank choice voting. Nabaraj KC and Austin Shafran, both candidates running to represent District 19 in northeast Queens, announced their support Tuesday for one another as their number two… Read more »
June 9, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Locally grown artichokes, collard greens and other produce will be on shelves at a soon-to-open farm stand in front of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. The farm stand will be open each Thursday from July 1 through Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The produce is… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Christina Santucci StreetsPAC, a political action committee (PAC) aimed at improving safety on New York City’s streets and supporting policies that promote walking, biking and transit, endorsed a slate of candidates for this month’s Primary Election. The group backed incumbent Queens Borough President Donovan Richards as its first choice for beep,… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing will kick off its first-ever summertime movie series this weekend – and each showing will feature themed snacks and activities. The outdoor series will begin with the animated flick Zootopia on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Subsequent screenings will feature 1980s classic Dirty Dancing,… Read more »