Author: cmotherway

Rise Light & Power gives back to Queens with fourth annual holiday toy giveaway

Dec. 30, 2024 By Colum Motherway Rise Light & Power, the owners and operators of the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City, hosted their fourth annual toy giveaway on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of their Renewable Ravenswood initiative to support the Queens community. Rise donated over 2,000 toys to hundreds of children to… Read more »

Advocates applaud new law for better representation of MENA communities in NY State

Dec. 24, 2024 By Colum Motherway For decades, Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities in New York State have been statistically invisible, lumped into the white category on government documents—a misrepresentation that has hindered their visibility and access to resources. Now, a new law aims to change that. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, NY State… Read more »

NYC food banks join forces with local eatery for holiday giving campaign

Dec. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway A Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Long Island City and Fresh Meadows has launched a holiday food drive to combat hunger across NYC and Long Island. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is serving up more than just delicious meals — it’s dishing out hope for those in need. The popular eatery… Read more »

Irish Olympic boxer Emmet Brennan lands fifth professional win in Astoria

Dec. 10, 2024 By Colum Motherway Emmet Brennan fought to a triumphant fifth professional victory in Astoria on Friday, Dec. 6, with a unanimous decision over Argentinian boxer Victor Hugo Exner. Brennan extended his perfect professional record to 5-0 in front of an energetic crowd at the Melrose Ballroom on 36-08 33rd St, with a… Read more »