Oct. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As the first-time foreclosure market continued to slow across New York City during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of time the previous year, Queens contributed immensely to this change, according to a report by the real estate agency PropertyShark. Across New York City,…
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Local gas station fundraiser generates over $4,200 to support Queens Centers for Progress
Oct. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens Centers for Progress(QCP) held a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to celebrate the end of its “Giving Pump” fundraiser, a months-long community-led donation initiative. The local nonprofit partnered with Charanjit “Channi” Singh, owner of Mukti Petroleum Management, Inc., to hold the fundraiser at his Exxon gas station…
Queens most influential individuals honored at Powers List event
Oct. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway Schneps Media honored Queens’ most influential figures at its annual Queens Power List ceremony, held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Terrace on the Park. The prestigious Power List recognized a distinguished group of men and women who have made significant contributions to their fields and the Queens community.…
Construction delays halt Ridgewood’s tallest tower project
Oct. 18, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction has been put on hold for a 17-story mixed-use building at 3-50 St. Nicholas Ave. in Ridgewood. Known as The Ridgewood, this tower will be the tallest structure in Ridgewood. It will cover 284,000 square feet. In addition to 97,000 of that square footage being dedicated to…
Op-ed: Why now is the time to invest in hands-on STEM education for NYC students
Oct. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 18, 2024 By Tara Bellevue If there is one value I hold most dear from my 20 years of experience as both an educator and administrator, it is this: Students deserve equitable access to opportunity for college, career, and future success — no matter where their pathways may… Read more »
Queens College opens expanded food pantry with added clothing center to support CUNY students in need
Oct. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Knights Table at Queens College unveiled their newly expanded food pantry on Wednesday, which will now also provide free clothing for students inside the basement of the Student Union building. Faculty, staff and students from the college gathered in front of the new space situated across from…
FCSB and community leaders celebrated at SHAREing & CAREing’s 30th anniversary gala in Howard Beach
Oct. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres SHAREing & CAREing, a vital support organization for breast and ovarian cancer patients in Queens, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a benefit and silent auction at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, held on Thursday, Oct. 10, honored the contributions of community leaders and partners…
Queens Night Market to close 2024 Season with Halloween-themed finale offering big prizes for best costumes
Oct. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is set to wrap up its 2024 season with a Halloween-themed finale on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park will feature trick-or-treating, family-friendly entertainment, live performances and its highly anticipated annual costume contests. This year, the excitement is elevated with…
E train rider beaten with a skateboard during attempted robbery, suspect remains at large a month later: NYPD
Oct. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect who weaponized a skateboard to bludgeon an E train rider last month. The attack went down during the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 16, as the 36-year-old victim was sitting…
Immersive winter lights festival debuts at Citi Field this holiday season: tickets now on sale
Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Tickets are now available for the Tianyu Lights Festival, an immersive winter lights experience debuting near Citi Field this holiday season. Running from Nov. 29 to Jan. 19, the festival will blend traditional Chinese artistry with cutting-edge light sculptures and interactive technology in Flushing. Festival organizer Tianyu Arts…