June 26, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Woodside street corner has been co-named after a former Indian human rights leader who is often referred to as the father of the nation’s constitution. The intersection of 61st Street and Broadway is now known as “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Way,” named after Bhimrao Ramji (B.R) Ambedkar (1891 –… Read more »
Jun. 26, 2023 By Joseph Walton
The cost-of-living crisis is spiraling out of control. Half of New Yorkers cannot afford to meet basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care. As a Navy veteran experiencing unemployment and homelessness, I know these challenges first-hand.
Friday, June 23 By Julia Moro Sushi by Boū has officially opened its newest location offering a modern speakeasy omakase concept in Astoria at 41-17 Broadway. This is Sushi by Boū’s second location in Queens; the first is located in Bayside. The Astoria location debuts its newest Disco Sushi concept, with table service hosting up to… Read more »
June 22, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Where everybody knows your name since 1989! The Queens Historical Society honored Friend’s Tavern on June 21 for being the longest-serving LGBTQ+ bar in the borough. Friends Tavern, established in 1989 at 78-11 Roosevelt Ave., was awarded a “Queensmark” plaque in recognition of its long-run and positive impact on… Read more »
June 21, 2023 By Bill Parry With the arrival of summer and the inevitable heat waves posing a challenge for the city’s elderly, along with the exorbitantly high cost of living, a western Queens-based nonprofit is reminding elderly New Yorkers that they do more than build and operate senior affordable housing. Since it was founded… Read more »
June 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A man was stabbed in the back as he walked along Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria in broad daylight Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria reported that the 21-year-old victim was walking in front of 47-04 Ditmars Blvd., near the heavily trafficked intersection with… Read more »
June 21, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Astoria is preparing to host its first-ever Pride Picnic in the Park, organized by Astoria Has Pride, a local pride group that champions diversity and inclusivity. The event is slated to take place at Astoria Park’s Great Lawn from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The Picnic… Read more »
June 20, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A last-ditch attempt by a group of progressive Queens lawmakers to have a conservative event canceled in Long Island City on June 17 failed, with the gathering going ahead as planned. Six western Queens lawmakers released a joint statement late on Friday, June 16, calling on Motif Studios, a… Read more »
June 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Middle school students from Q300 – The 30th Avenue School in Astoria competed in a cooking competition June 8 as part of Global Kids‘ Teen Battle Chef program, held throughout the school year. The students faced off against peers from other schools across New York City. Throughout the competition,… Read more »
Jun. 20, 2023 By Julia Moro StreetEasy data found that competition in May was toughest in Queens, where the average listing received 133% more inquiries compared to May 2019, more than double the pre-pandemic level. StreetEasy credits this surge to New Yorkers looking for more affordable homes across the city, leading to intense competition in…
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