Jan. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has been appointed chair of the State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues, which promotes gender equality and women’s rights in the state legislature. González-Rojas, who represents Assembly District 34, which includes parts of Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Woodside, was appointed chair… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Jessica Ramos has unveiled plans to redevelop the 74 St-Broadway subway station in Jackson Heights as part of a broader effort to improve quality of life along Roosevelt Avenue. Speaking Thursday, Ramos announced her intention to secure additional funding in the State Budget to enhance the station’s… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City are looking for an alleged bank robber who targeted a Chase branch alongside the Queensboro Plaza subway station and remains at large. The masked perpetrator entered the bank at 24-16 Queens Plaza South just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By Ceighlee Fennel Finding local produce and goods in a bustling metropolis like New York City can be challenging. While farmer’s markets provide some relief, many vendors travel hours from places like Ulster and Columbia counties to sell their products. In Queens, a small business is tackling this accessibility issue alongside other… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya announced that Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency operation aiming to address urgent public safety and quality-of-life concerns on Roosevelt Avenue, will now continue indefinitely with no set end date. Adams and Moya, who launched Operation Restore Roosevelt on Oct. 15,… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2025 By Queens Post News Team One lucky winner in the Jan. 15 Take 5 Midday drawing will soon claim a top prize of $18,298.50, thanks to a ticket sold at the 30th Ave Deli Inc., dba Beer Garden Deli, located at 37-04 30th Ave. in Astoria. The winning ticket matched all five… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry An Astoria man admitted that he was the teen gunman who fired the stray shot that killed an innocent bystander at the Astoria Houses complex in 2020. Jerald Bethea, 24, of 27th Avenue, pleaded guilty on Monday in Queens Supreme Court to manslaughter in the first degree for the… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry Following years of litigation, the city and Queens Public Library reached a settlement over federal claims that the Hunters Point Branch on the Long Island City waterfront failed to comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Attorney Breon Peace of the Eastern District of New York announced on… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By Jessica Militello Overflow Coffee, located at 46-36 Vernon Blvd in Long Island City, is redefining the neighborhood café experience by combining quality coffee with a commitment to community. Since its October opening, the shop has donated 5% of every sale to support the Renew Queens Community Center, which offers events, classes,… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The LaGuardia Community College Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in named scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year, helping hundreds of students overcome financial barriers and focus on their studies. LaGuardia Community College, located at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City, is part of the CUNY system and… Read more »