May 22, 2024 By Bill Parry A 7 train rider was struck at the Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street transit hub on Wednesday afternoon in an attempted suicide, according to an NYPD spokesman. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of a person hit by the train and found a… Read more »
May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Among the five boroughs in New York City, Queens is found to have the most ‘up-and-coming’ neighborhoods for roommates, according to a report by the roommate finding site SpareRoom. This conclusion was reached based on an analysis SpareRoom conducted of over 15 million roommate searches on their site from…
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May 22, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Representatives from Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) gathered on Tuesday, May 21, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Sky Farm LIC, a one-acre farm located atop the Standard Motor Building. The farm, located at 37-18… Read more »
May 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres At the state Capitol on Wednesday, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Michael Gianaris, and leaders from groups such as the New York Immigration Coalition and Malikah rallied support for a bill that seeks to overhaul demographic data collection for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) residents in New York…. Read more »
May. 22, 2024 by Jill Carvajal In this episode of Schneps Connects, we delve into the captivating history and enduring legacy of Katz’s Delicatessen, a cherished institution in New York City since 1888. Jake Dell, the fifth-generation custodian of Katz’s, joins us to recount the deli’s evolution amidst the ever-changing landscape of NYC. From its iconic “Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army” campaign to the traditional ticket system, Jake shares insights into the family business and invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs, especially in the demanding restaurant industry of NYC. He unveils some of Katz’s secrets, including the meticulous […]
May. 22, 2024 By Yi Andy Chen Housing affordability is the biggest issue in our state. In Flushing and the surrounding parts of Queens comprising Assembly District 40, over half of renters are drowning in high rents, yet our current representative, Ron Kim, has done little to alleviate this burden. According to a Cornell University…
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May 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng visited New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst on Monday afternoon to celebrate the $1.8 million in federal funding she secured for two major projects. The bigger share of funding was designated for the renovation of the first-floor Infectious Diseases Clinic – the hospital’s oldest section,… Read more »
May 17, 2024 By Bill Parry Vernon Boulevard will transform into a vibrant playground for children and families with the return of LIC Springs! tomorrow, May 18. The free community street fair, hosted by the Long Island City Partnership (LICP), has previously attracted crowds of up to 10,000. Last year’s 10th-anniversary celebration, which honors the… Read more »
May 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Hundreds of Pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Astoria on Wednesday, May 15, for what is known as Nakba Day. Nakba, which translates to ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic, refers to the ethnic cleansing and forced expulsion of 700,000 people from what is now Israel in 1948. This year, protesters… Read more »
May 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Planet Fitness, a chain of fitness centers known for its ‘Judgement Free Zone®’ philosophy, is set to open its newest facility in Corona at the end of June. The new facility, located at 97-01 Northern Blvd, is currently offering introductory memberships for as little as $1 down with no… Read more »