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 »
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 »
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 »
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Joseph Kemp, a Queens native and resident of Long Island City, was recently named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work as CEO of Games that Matter LLC. Games that Matter, a non-governmental organization (NGO), leverages gamification to drive positive change on critical issues, including climate,… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway Former Astoria resident Cormac Murphy was crowned ‘Mr. USA’ in Aug. 2024, and on Dec. 22, he will look to go even further during the esteemed Mr. Universe pageantry contest. Mr. Universe is known as “the Quest for Global Male Excellence.” It is not just about physical appearance. It’s… Read more »
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 »