Mar. 7, 2024 By Chris Herman Commonly referred to as “looping”, the practice of having students remain with a teacher for more than one year isn’t new – just look back to the one room schoolhouse or the early 20th century Waldorf classroom. It seems hard to argue against looping if a child is assigned to… Read more »
March 7, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A free mammogram bus for breast cancer screening is coming to Long Island City this weekend. The bus will be parked outside The Floating Hospital located at 21-04 41st Ave. on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The mobile mammography bus, which is equipped with x-ray… Read more »
March 5, 2013 By Iryna Shkurhan Rep. Grace Meng called out the head of the United States Postal Service for rejecting her pleas to install a ramp at the Jackson Heights post office, and refusing to pick up the phone. Following redistricting last year, Jackson Heights became part of Meng’s district which encompasses neighborhoods such… Read more »
Mar. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Emmy-nominated actor Kal Penn is coming to Astoria to help his friend Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani secure a third term representing western Queens. The “Coffee with Kal’ fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Mar. 7 from 7-9 p.m. The ticketed event will feature coffee and conversation at an undisclosed location… Read more »
Mar. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff Astoria-based arts space Q.E.D. will host its tenth-annual Oscar Watch Party to celebrate the 96th Academy Awards on March 10. The event, which takes place at the Q.E.D theater at 27-16 23rd Ave. in Astoria, includes trivia, ballots, food, games, and prizes. Q.E.D., the only woman-owned… Read more »
March 4, 2024 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn homeless man was arrested by the NYPD for allegedly attacking a commuter with a metal pipe inside the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City last month. Ricky Wilson, 65, who lives in a shelter at the converted Red Lion Inn and Suites on Butler Street… Read more »
Mar. 4, 2024 By Rachel Butler Queens Council Member Julie Won and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joined the Irish Consul General Helena Nolan in Sunnyside on March 3 to mark the 25th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade with a street co-naming of Skillman Ave and 43rd Street as “St. Pat’s for All Way.”… Read more »
March 4, 2024 By Staff Report Thousands of people lined a sun-kissed Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside on Sunday to celebrate the 25th-annual St. Pat’s for All Parade. The parade, which was established in response to the LGBT community being excluded from marching under a banner at the Manhattan St. Patrick’s Day Parade, featured dozens of… Read more »
Mar. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The popular burger chain that was once referred to as the “anti-chain chain” is coming to western Queens this year. A spokesperson for Shake Shack confirmed that the new location will be located at 46-20 Queens Blvd, where Mangal Kabab used to be, on the corner of 47th Street… Read more »
Mar. 1, 2024 By Jessica Militello Newa Chhe, a novel Newari restaurant that debuted in Sunnyside late last year, introduces a unique dining experience with its authentic Nepalese cuisine. Located at 43-01 Queens Blvd. in Sunnyside, the establishment is enriching the neighborhood’s culinary landscape with its diverse and flavorful menu. The owners pride themselves on… Read more »