Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of celebrants gathered at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan 30, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Queens residents from the Asian diaspora came together to celebrate the festive holiday. Many locals donned red, a symbol of prosperity, and their traditional attire, including…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…
Jan. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina Marc Schwartz of Rego Park is five months smoke-free thanks to the help of the New York State Smokers’ Quitline. As he enters the new year, he now aims to inspire others to give up the toxic habit for good. Schwartz’s journey from becoming a regular smoker to smoke-free didn’t come without its fair share of challenges. The 66-year-old says he started smoking at the age of 15 and as he looked to embrace a healthier life, cigarettes were the one thing he couldn’t shake. After facing a life-altering medical condition last summer, Schwartz…
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