Nov. 12, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz organized and hosted a Veterans Day Observance on Friday, Nov. 8, for those who have sacrificed for the nation. The annual ceremony once again took place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst Park. Elected officials addressed the gathering as they honored U.S.…
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Middle Village honors veterans with annual parade led by decorated Vietnam War veteran
Nov. 12, 2024 By Colum Motherway Middle Village hosted its annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who have served the nation on Sunday, Nov. 10. Organized by the Queens Veterans Parade Committee, the parade began on 78th Street and made its way along Metropolitan Avenue. The march finished with a ceremony at Christ…
AM Rajkumar introduces ‘Ghostbuster Act’ to eradicate untraceable ghost cars from NYC streets
Nov. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres In a step to end the city’s battle with “ghost cars”—vehicles with counterfeit, obscured, or missing license plates—Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced the Ghostbuster Act. The Ghostbuster Act takes a comprehensive approach to tackle ghost cars by empowering law enforcement to boot or tow vehicles with counterfeit…
SITA Awards program honors Quiet Storm’s WBLS 107.5 host Lenny Green, others
Nov. 12, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Lenny Green, award-winning host of the hugely popular radio show The Quiet Storm, aired on WBLS 107.5FM, was one of the esteemed honorees at this year’s 8th Annual SITA Awards Program, recently held at the prestigious Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens. The exclusive evening brought together celebrities, community […]
An Evening of Wonders: Optical illusionist Vitaly brings art to life at Queens Theatre this November
Nov. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson An optical illusionist is set to captivate audiences in Queens this November. Vitaly will bring his renowned show, VITALY: An Evening of Wonders, to Queens Theatre at 14 United Nations Ave. South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with two exclusive performances on Nov. 23 and 24. Previously, this master…
Ridgewood’s Gottscheer Hall marks 100 years with sold-out centennial gala
Nov. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway Long-standing German tavern Gottscheer Hall celebrated a century of serving the community in Ridgewood on Sunday, Nov. 10. The local landmark’s historic 100th anniversary was commemorated with a private gala at the venue. The exclusive event was sold out days in advance, and the tavern was closed to…
Queens sees significant rightward shift as Trump support surges in 2024 election
Nov. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens County may have voted overwhelmingly in support of Kamala Harris during the recent presidential election, but the county took a major shift to the right compared to four years ago. Trump generated 37.3 % of the vote in Queens on Nov. 5 compared to just 26.8 %…
Experience Bebop Mastery: Jazz icon Eric Alexander comes to Flushing Town Hall for one-night performance
Nov. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall will welcome another jazz icon to the world’s borough this November. The Eric Alexander Quartet will perform at the cultural institution, located at 137-35 Northern Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Eric Alexander is featured on over 100 recorded albums and is recognized as one…
Queens shooting at lounge leaves man seriously wounded: cops
Police in Queens are looking for the gunman who shot a man inside a lounge early on Saturday morning. Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened at about 4:21 a.m. on Nov. 9 at the Lotus Lounge located at 66-48 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale. The location abuts the headquarters of FDNY Engine Co. 286/Ladder…
Meng awards $300K to Forest Hills American Legion for critical upgrades and veteran support
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Just in time for Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $300,000 in federal funding to support critical upgrades at the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills. The funds will facilitate essential repairs and improvements at the…