Dec. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets are partnering with New York Cares for their 18th Annual Coat Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Citi Field in Flushing. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mets Team Store, located on the first base side of the…
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International Food Expo in Queens raises vital funds for food relief during the holiday season
Dec. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to combating food insecurity, hosted its third annual International Food Expo at the New York Hall of Science on Thursday night. The event raised crucial funds to provide meals for those in need during the holiday season. Nearly 40 Queens-based restaurants and bars,…
Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members
Dec. 6, 2024 By Colum Motherway Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial zoning reform plan, “City of Yes,” was approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 31-20 vote. The approval marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, though it remains highly contentious, particularly…
Four men sought in violent home invasion at LeFrak City in Corona last month: NYPD
Dec. 6, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_85784" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for these four men who attacked a LeFrak City man during a home invasion robbery last month. NYPD[/caption]
Dec. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry
Retail giant Primark celebrates grand opening of second location in the borough at Queens Center Mall
Dec. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Irish fashion retail giant Primark held a grand opening celebration for its second location in the borough at the Queens Center mall in Elmhurst Thursday morning. Primark has opened a 37,000-square-foot, two-story space in the mall, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd., and has now opened 10 stores in…
Help spread holiday cheer at Forest Hills Stadium’s toy drive, accepting donations until Dec 15
Dec. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Tis the season of giving, and Forest Hills Stadium is calling on residents to help make the holidays brighter for local children. Forest Hills Stadium is hosting its second annual Holiday Toy Drive from now until Dec 15. All gifts will be donated to Queens Community House to…
Holden calls out Mayor Adams—will he reopen ICE office on Rikers Island and tackle migrant crime?
Dec. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry One day after Mayor Eric Adams expressed his willingness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration on addressing the migrant crisis and signaled a readiness to meet with former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) head Tom Homan, Council Member Robert Holden called on the mayor to reopen…
DA Melinda Katz and NYPD announce takedown of 11 ‘worst of the worst’ gang members in Queens
Dec. 5, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the NYPD have announced the indictment of 11 alleged members after a three-and-a-half-year investigation, entitled ‘Operation: Deadliest Catch,’ into gang violence in Southeast Queens. The alleged members are from the ‘Whole Blocc Boys’ (WBB) and ‘Score On Anything’ (SOA) – two subsets…
Queens Marathon draws over 1,000 runners to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for milestone ninth annual race
Dec. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall More than 1,000 runners gathered at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to take part in Queens Distance Runners’ Ninth Annual Queens Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 17. This marked the first year that the event featured over 1,000 participants. Runners who signed up for the Queens Marathon had the option…
Op-ed: Navigating economic stability amid immigration policy changes
Dec. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 5, 2024 By Richard Khuzami As the new Trump administration approaches, one of the first acts they have committed to is the removal of undocumented individuals from the country. As the inauguration draws closer, it is imperative to address the potential economic trauma that could result from this… Read more »