Oct. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The annual Queens Columbus Day parade took place in Astoria on Saturday, Oct. 7, and it was well attended despite the heavy rain. The parade, now in its 45th year, celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. It also coincides with Columbus… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry A motorcyclist from Suffolk County, Long Island, was killed during a horrific chain-reaction crash with two SUVs in East Elmhurst on Sunday evening, according to authorities. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision on Ditmars Boulevard at 31st Avenue… Read more »
Oct. 6, 2023 By Michael Dorgan and Paul Frangipane Small business owners and local residents joined Council Member Julie Won in Sunnyside on Thursday, Oct. 5, to celebrate a launch party for a popular annual restaurant crawl. The crawl, known as The Taste of Sunnyside, sees hundreds of attendees go door-to-door to sample food and… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new Northwell-GoHealth urgent care facility is set to open next to a Target store in the Court Square section of Long Island City. The new facility will open later this month at 1 Court Square West, a retail building connected to the former Citigroup Building known as One… Read more »
By Bill Parry The FDNY honored fallen EMS Captain Alison Russo Wednesday with a plaque dedication ceremony at Station 49 in Astoria, where she was stationed just over a year ago when she was stabbed to death in a random attack. Hundreds of firefighters and EMS personnel joined FDNY brass inside Station 49 to pay… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Queens, with its vibrant cultural tapestry and scenic beauty, undergoes a mesmerizing transformation every fall. From the historical neighborhoods to its expansive parks, this borough offers a unique blend of nature and urban charm during the autumn months. If you’re looking to experience the essence of fall while staying… Read more »
Oct. 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released photos of two SUV-riding suspects wanted for shooting a man in Astoria last month and robbing two women at gunpoint. The incident unfolded during the early hours of Sept. 25 when the 40-year-old male victim parked his 2021 Mercedes AMG in the vicinity of 41st Street… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The NYPD warned residents at two luxury high-rise apartment buildings on the Long Island City waterfront to stay away from windows and off balconies Wednesday afternoon after a dummy grenade was pulled from the East River. Police received a 911 call of a grenade found near 4540 Center Blvd.,… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry The Canadian hydroelectric company that is constructing a $6 billion clean energy transmission line to a converter station in Astoria is also building a strong bond with the western Queens community. During a visit to a school near the Astoria Houses last winter, Hydro-Quebec Energy Services COO Serge Abergel… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A well-known diner in Astoria has made some changes to its day-to-day operations after being blasted by Gordon Ramsay during the celebrity chef’s popular TV show ‘Kitchen Nightmares.’ Bel Aire Diner, an old-school diner located at 31-91 21st St., featured on an episode of the series that aired last… Read more »