Jul. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Despite her landslide victory in the June 27 Democratic primary, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is reminding her supporters that there is still work to be done in her re-election bid. Katz acknowledged that retired Judge George Grasso, who had a disappointing second-place finish in the primary, will continue…
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Three Queens projects recognized at Public Design Commission Awards for Excellence
Jun. 30, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Three Queens projects under the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) were honored at the annual Public Design Commission Awards for Excellence ceremony on Wednesday, June 28. The projects recognized as part of the NYC Public Design Commission’s combined 40th and 41st annual awards include five public artworks commissioned…
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Trader Joe’s to open new store in Forest Hills
May. 24, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed After much speculation about Trader Joe’s coming to Forest Hills, the national grocery chain confirmed on its website that a new store will open at 69-65 Yellowstone Blvd., the site of the old Key Food Supermarket. “We’ve consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for…
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Queens lawmakers highlight new abortion privacy protections in state budget at Planned Parenthood in Long Island City
May 11, 2023 By Bill Parry It has been nearly a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court and states around the country began implementing laws to criminalize people for their reproductive health care choices. Since then, New York has taken steps to protect reproductive freedoms, but vulnerabilities persist in… Read more »
Op-Ed: Why Resorts World NYC is the right choice for a full-scale casino license
Apr. 10, 2023 By Thomas J. Grech The state of New York started 2023 by opening the proposal process in the downstate region of New York for up to three full-scale casino licenses that will allow for live dealers at table games, such as blackjack, poker and roulette. As the process begins to review proposals,…
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East Coast Pro Wrestling hosts charity event in Queens
Mar. 28, 2023 By Dean Moses East Coast Pro Wrestling (ECPW) set up its ring in Queens to do a battle for charity, with a special appearance by a former WWE superstar. The battleground was set inside Elmhurst’s Brooklyn Queensborough Elks Lodge for a series of grappling matches on March 25. This event came exactly one…
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‘He preys on vulnerable women’: Queens Assemblyman Ardila accused of sexual assault, issues apology
March 14, 2023 By Christian Murray Freshman Assemblyman Juan Ardila, who represents western Queens, faced political fallout Tuesday after being accused of sexual assault by two women—allegations that the lawmaker did not refute when asked for comment. Ardila, who first took office in January after winning a vacant 37th District assembly seat last year, allegedly… Read more »
Women’s History Month: Center for the Women of New York advocating in Queens since 1987
March 8, 2023 By Michael Dorgan March is Women’s History Month and the Queens Post and QNS are highlighting organizations such as the Center for the Women of New York (CWNY), which advocates for women’s rights and equality. The CWNY currently has two locations, one at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, located at 120-55… Read more »
Queens native Ray Romano makes directorial debut with ‘Somewhere in Queens’
Mar. 8, 2023 By Julia Moro Forest Hills native Ray Romano will be releasing his comedy drama, “Somewhere in Queens,” April 21, 2023, after directing, writing and starring in the film. “Somewhere in Queens” follows a simple, blue-collar family, deeply rooted in their Italian American heritage — similar to many Queens natives. Leo Russo, played…
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Zara set to open at Queens Center Mall, the fashion company’s first store in the borough
March 2, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The clothing retail giant Zara is coming to Queens for the first time. The Spanish-based company, which is known for its fashionable and trendy clothing items, will open at the Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd. The announcement was made Wednesday, March 1, by Macerich,… Read more »