Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres An IT issue with the software CrowdStrike has caused significant disruptions for carriers operating out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today. The cloud server outage has led to operational challenges impacting international and domestic flights. The Port…
July 16, 2024 By Bill Parry Con Edison is working to restore power to nearly 450 customers in Long Island City by Tuesday evening. The power outage started around 10 p.m. on Monday, and at its peak, 1,600 customers were without power. The impacted area largely covers Broadway and 21st Street north to 30th Drive… Read more »
Jul. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The overall average rental price in Queens in June 2024 rose 6.49% from the same month last year, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens all had jumps in the average cost of rent. The overall…
July 15, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to a forcible touching incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 2, at the 21st Street-Queensbridge F train station in Long Island City. The suspect allegedly approached a 17-year-old girl who was exiting the station… Read more »
Jul. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Angelica Vivas Hundreds of Queens residents lined up outside 39-20 Main St. in Flushing Tuesday, July 9, to get a bite to eat from the first Queens location of the popular chicken finger restaurant chain Raising Cane’s during its grand opening. Despite the 90-degree heat, these people overcame…
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July 11, 2024 By Bill Parry The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will host a series of activities at its Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center as it participates in the 17th annual City of Water Day on Saturday, July 13. The Conservancy is partnering with the Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) and the North Brooklyn Community… Read more »
Jul. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The U.S. Department of State is working to make passport renewal faster and easier for the rising number of travelers. Last month, the federal agency launched an online pilot system allowing passport holders to apply for a renewal online. Typically, the application is filled out on paper and mailed…
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Jul. 10, 2024 By Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and Leroy Comrie Every day, millions of New Yorkers rely on our city’s vast network of subways and buses to get to work, school, medical appointments and to see their friends and loved ones. But the reality is that too many working-class New Yorkers, including a disproportionately high…
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July 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) invites business and community leaders to kick off its Summer of Sports campaign at a special networking night on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at QBK Sports, an indoor beach volleyball facility located at 41-20… Read more »
July 8, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Eyewear retailer Warby Parker is expanding its footprint in Queens with a new store opening at Court Square in Long Island City. This marks the brand’s first presence in the borough, with a second location slated to open later this year at the Queens Center Mall in… Read more »