Dec. 15, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens legislators have taken decisive action to combat the sale of illegal cannabis products this year, and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management reports that it has taken steps to combat the issue in the wake of the pressure. The OCM, which issues licenses as well as…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Ydanis Rodriguez and Sara Lind New York City pedestrians know the unfortunate drill. You arrive at a corner to cross the street with a stop sign or a traffic signal giving you the right of way, but the vehicle parked closest to the intersection blocks you from seeing oncoming traffic. While it may be perilous, you must step into the traffic lane to see around and confirm whether it is physically safe to cross the street. And if you as a pedestrian cannot see a vehicle, that vehicle’s driver almost certainly cannot see you. When drivers…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Austin Franklin Cheng If recent elections are any indication, the Democratic Party in New York has long banked on the AAPI vote without delivering on its promises to support and deliver for our community. And as a result of this frustrating oversight, there has been a decline in AAPI support for…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the Christmas holiday draws near, the Queens community is brimming with jolly activities to look forward to this weekend. No matter the preference, these events range from Christmas productions and concerts to festive movie screenings and comedy shows, where there is something in store for everyone to have a memorable weekend. Here is our weekend catalog: Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a Ukrainian dance group of 55 members, is back in North America to perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” and is…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Alternative transportation options in the form of shared mobility will continue to expand for Queens residents, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). At this month’s borough board meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, the heads of 14 community boards, along with Borough President Donovan Richards, heard from the DOT about the upcoming rollout of its e-scooter program, Citi Bikes and the ongoing car share program. E-Scooters Rollout In the spring of 2024, eastern Queens will be getting e-scooters after a successful pilot program that was launched in the east Bronx in 2021 and has seen…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Diana Limongi Right now, families who need and rely on child care assistance in New York State are prohibited from using child care for any time outside scheduled work. Governor Hochul has the power to make life easier for working parents by signing legislation that ends the punitive and disruptive policy…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry
A family-run drug trafficking ring that was operating out of a park in Jamaica, Queens was dismantled following a 15-month investigation, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday.
Dec. 14, 2023 By Michael Perlman “Chanukah on The Park” and its symbolic 18-foot menorah continues to beam brighter each year in front of Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills as a multi-generational event that grows logistically and spiritually. On the fourth night of Chanukah on Dec. 10, hundreds were ready to embrace the miracles of…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn’s most unexpectedly busy holiday shopping destination is the MTA’s annual memorabilia and collectible pop-up shop at a train yard in Gravesend — and, due to popular demand, the agency added additional shopping appointments and walk-up availability for the last day of the sale on Dec. 15. For three days only through Dec. 15, the MTA is selling all manner of “perfectly imperfect” transit-related goodies at the pop-up. Old subway station signs, handholds from subway cars, maps, train parts, and even massive retired garbage cans and benches are all up for…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall More than 3,000 Queens residents braved the cold weather Wednesday night to attend the fifth annual “Light Up the Night” Chanukah celebration at Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows. The event was headlined by Israeli singing sensation Gad Elbaz. In addition to Elbaz’s performance, the event featured a menorah lighting…
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