Mar. 8, 2025 By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, the final major battle of World War II and one of the deadliest, with over 12,000 U.S. soldiers killed. Among them was a tough Irish kid from Elderts Lane, one of twelve children born…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki A court-appointed counsel tasked with reviewing the Trump Justice Department’s motion to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal indictment has formally recommended that the presiding judge move to end the case permanently. Paul Clement issued his decision in a 30-page report to U.S. District Judge Dale Ho of the Southern District…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new poll suggesting that 80% of New Yorkers support wine sales in grocery stores is being strongly contested by liquor store owners and their advocacy groups across the city. The survey, conducted by the Siena College Research Institute in late January, claims to reveal overwhelming public support…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres 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…
Mar. 7, 2025 By QNS News Team The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced a long-term closure of Exit 1A from the northbound Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) to the eastbound Belt Parkway in Queens, beginning Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. and continuing through Friday, Aug. 22, at 6 a.m., weather…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Robert Pearl The Queens Jewish Link marked its 13th-anniversary “bar-mitzvah” celebration in spectacular fashion on Feb. 26, marking its milestone 600th issue with an evening of networking, activism and heartfelt tributes. The event, held at Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, brought together prominent community leaders, political figures, and advocates for…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is in the air at the Queens Botanical Garden, which is hosting a variety of enchanting March events for people of all ages. The garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing is celebrating the start of warmer weather and flowers blooming with a Snow White celebration in honor…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Terminal 6(T6) has acquired another international airline partnership this week. JFK Millenium Partners(JMP), the design and development firm responsible for the soon-to-open terminal, announced on Friday, March 7, that Frontier Airlines will join T6. Frontier Airlines is now the 13th airline carrier on a growing list of…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Who runs the world? Women! International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8, serving as a global tribute to the social, economic, political and cultural contributions of women. While the day is often marked by celebratory social media posts and acknowledgments from organizations, brands, and public…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a suspect who allegedly threatened a bus rider with a box cutter during an attempted robbery in Glendale in broad daylight on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4. The 19-year-old man was riding a Q54 MTA bus near…