Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Office of the New York State Comptroller has approved the expansion of the LIC Business Improvement District (BID), allowing the BID to offer services in the expansion area from Jan. 1, 2025. The expansion, which more than doubles the number of block faces covered by the BID from… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry An Astoria woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who was trying to elude capture during a police chase that began in Dutch Kills on Tuesday night. Police from the 114th Precinct were in pursuit of three suspects in a black Dodge Ram pickup truck that matched… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien TF Cornerstone will present its first-ever Halloween Pet Parade in Long Island City at the beginning of November, giving pet owners a chance to dress their furry companions in the Halloween spirit. The Halloween Pet Parade, presented in partnership with Culture Lab LIC and JoJo & Co Pet Club,… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The majority of residents along Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue favor affordable housing developments and street safety initiatives, according to a Heart of the District report released last week by Council Member Julie Won. The report, which is based on a yearlong community planning effort between the Council Member… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Hundreds of subway riders were treated to Zabar’s iconic black and white cookies today, courtesy of a unique partnership between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the legendary New York City deli. Workers from MTA New York City Transit, joined by David Zabar and Zabar’s General Manager Scott Goldshine,… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for two suspects who snatched a wallet from a 7 train rider inside the Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street station earlier this month. The 33-year-old victim was walking through the transit hub at around 5 a.m…. Read more »
Oct. 18, 2024 By Tara Bellevue If there is one value I hold most dear from my 20 years of experience as both an educator and administrator, it is this: Students deserve equitable access to opportunity for college, career, and future success — no matter where their pathways may lead. Here in New York City,… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The creators behind the Queens World Film Festival are screening their own satirical film centered around the myth and assassination of Santa Claus in a pay-what-you-wish fundraiser later this month. Be My Oswald explores the sacred American myth of Santa and its reign over our minds, hearts, and the… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The annual Ditmars Halloween Block Party will return on Saturday, Oct. 26, bringing games, parades, and an artisan night market to Ditmars Boulevard. Now in its third year, the block party will take place between 33rd Street and 37th Street. It will kick off with a children’s costume parade… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College has announced a new $1.5 million fund for non-US citizens to apply for financial assistance. The Friedman Fund for New New Yorkers will offer support to students with non-citizen status in the U.S. through scholarships, emergency aid, and experiential learning stipends. These stipends will enable students… Read more »