Jan. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Yoga officially opened on Monday, Jan. 13, offering Maspeth residents a new space to unwind and take time for themselves. Annie Herman has opened the studio with the idea of creating an environment in her community where people can come to “unplug, reset, and be together.”…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A Fresh Meadows man was sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to kidnap a 5-year-old boy in Richmond Hill in July 2021, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday. James McGonagle, 27, of Parsons Boulevard, pleaded guilty in Queens Supreme Court in November to attempted kidnapping…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway As New York enters 2025, a slate of new laws impacting minimum wage, paid leave, civil rights, and environmental protections have taken effect, shaping the lives of residents in Queens and across the state. On Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City rose by 50 cents…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental units in Queens all saw year-over-year price increases by the end of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rental price for these residential units rose 3.85% year-over-year, from $2,780 in December 2023 to…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol (G-COP) is actively recruiting more members ahead of a busy 2025. G-COP assists the NYPD’s 104th Precinct by extending their eyes and ears and lending a helping hand with public service. It is the oldest, largest, and most active civilian patrol in New…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry U.S. Congresswomen Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, announced on Jan. 7 that President Joe Biden has signed their legislation into law to address severe flooding in Queens. The measure aims to mitigate future disasters like those caused by the remnants of…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Michael Tang Last December brought a long-awaited victory for New York City. Our City Council adopted the historic City of Yes housing plan, paving the way for more than 80,000 new homes by 2040 with the promise of affordability. As a longtime resident of Flushing, Queens, I naturally welcomed the…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson German leisure airline Condor has announced that it will move its operations to the upcoming JFK Terminal 6 (T6), a state-of-the-art facility under development by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). The announcement, made on Jan. 13, solidifies Condor’s presence at JFK as part of a growing roster of award-winning…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas’ campaign to succeed term-limited Robert Holden in the City Council has achieved a significant milestone in unprecedented time. Vaichunas aims to replace Holden as the representative for District 30, which includes the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale. In just five days since the…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was stabbed in the gut in front of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Ridgewood last week, and his attacker remains at large nearly a week later. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood reported that the bloody assault occurred on the night of Thursday, Jan. 9,…