Mar. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The debate over the sale of wine in New York grocery stores remains contentious, with the New York State of Wine coalition and the National Supermarket Association (NSA) defending a Siena College Research Institute poll suggesting widespread public support for the change. However, critics—mainly liquor store owners and…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens high school students learned about the importance of jury service during a civic engagement program at Queens County Supreme Court in Jamaica on Monday. Richmond Hill High School students learned valuable lessons on civic duty through jury service at a forum led by Honorable…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams marked the fifth anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 death in the five boroughs of New York City by visiting NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and paying tribute to city healthcare workers, first responders, essential workers, and the 46,000 New Yorkers who lost their lives during…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a unique food crawl. In partnership with Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), Richards led a hamantaschen crawl through Queens to commemorate the holiday…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson York College’s student-athletes are earning well-deserved recognition for their outstanding performances on the field. Sophomore Michelle Mancuso and freshman Jeana Clemons were honored this week for their contributions to the softball team. Mancuso, a Fresh Meadows native, was named the CUNYAC Softball Player of the Week, while Clemons,…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Mark Treyger and Vijah Ramjattan On March 14, the Jewish holiday of Purim and the Hindu festival of Holi will converge in a kaleidoscope of joy and revelry. As two of New York’s most vibrant communities prepare to celebrate on the same day, we’re reminded that our city’s greatest strength…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Wednesday, March 12, at Antun’s, located at 96-43 Springfield Blvd. in Queens Village. Attendees celebrated Celtic traditions as they enjoyed great food, including corned beef and cabbage, and entertainment, including live musical…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Queens Night Market has earned a major accolade, being named USA Today’s Best City Food Festival earlier this month. To kick off the exciting announcement, the highly anticipated event is returning for its 10th season next month, with tickets now available for two special preview events. The…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry The habitual criminal from Brooklyn who was busted on Friday, March 7, for slugging a pregnant woman in the face while she rode a J train in Jamaica last month was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Saturday. Christopher Benitez, 33, of Throop Avenue in Williamsburg, was criminally…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is urging the NYS Department of State to swiftly designate District 30 a cease-and-desist zone. His request comes in response to the overwhelming increase in aggressive real estate solicitations that homeowners in his district have been facing since the passage of the controversial “City…