March 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Woodside subway station has become the latest hotspot for fare evasion as the MTA continues to battle the revenue-losing scourge throughout the city’s transit system. During amNewYork Metro’s visit to the 61st Street subway station on the 7 line in Woodside on March 8, a reporter observed 10… Read more »
March 7, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Fitness Lounge NYC will celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, with a day of fitness and wellness led by women, for women. The Astoria-based training center, located at 25-79 31st St., will offer a lineup of group activities starting at 9 a.m. to promote health, empowerment and… Read more »
Feb. 28, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A deceased dolphin washed up on the shore in Astoria on Friday morning, weeks after a pair of the marine mammals were first spotted in the East River. The animal was spotted on the beach at Hallett’s Cove, near the Astoria ferry landing, early on Feb. 28. By about… Read more »
Feb. 28, 2025 By Queens Post News Team A lucky lottery player struck it big in the Feb. 25 Take 5 Evening drawing, with a winning ticket sold in Elmhurst, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The top-prize ticket, worth $16,095, was sold at Gorkha Cafe and Deli Inc., located at 86-22 Queens Blvd. across… Read more »
Feb. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed near a McDonald’s in Sunnyside, on Friday afternoon, according to police sources. The stabbing occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at 38th Street and Queens Boulevard. The teenager, a student from Hillcrest High School, was reportedly involved in a fight with… Read more »
Feb. 14, 2025 Dear Editor, In the “Op-ed: Astoria is doing just fine, the thriving restaurant scene,” Neil Herdan wrongly claims that the Astoria Homeowners, Tenants & Business Civic Association compiled a misleading chart of 50 closed businesses” at our Nov. 13 public meeting. This mischaracterization requires correction. As a preliminary matter, Mr. Herdan inaccurately… Read more »
Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Families in Queens looking to reclaim their living space—and their peace of mind—now have a new resource to turn to. Astoria resident Tyler Moore, better known as “Tidy Dad,” has released his debut book, Tidy Up Your Life, a guide designed to help busy New Yorkers transform their cluttered… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Queens Post Advertising Partner Queens residents are gaining enhanced access to premium banking services as Bethpage Federal Credit Union continues its expansion across the borough. With three branches opened, Bethpage is strengthening its commitment to serving Queens’ diverse communities ahead of its upcoming rebranding and name change to FourLeaf Federal Credit… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway National Grid is set to begin essential construction work in the 30th Assembly District, a move intended to bolster the reliability of gas services. This District, represented by Assembly Member Steve Raga, covers the neighborhoods of Woodside, Elmhurst, Maspeth, Jackson Heights, Astoria, and Middle Village. The project will span… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The New York Lottery announced Sunday that one lucky ticket holder has won the top prize of $34,832.50 in the Feb. 8 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #32127B, located at 87-16 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst. TAKE 5 is a New… Read more »