PODCAST: We Speak to Ben Guttmann, Candidate for the 26th District Council Seat

Jan. 7, 2025 By Richard Khuzami

The lack of affordable housing in America is not a simple issue. It has many layers that must be addressed. 

Jan. 7, 2025 By Jada Camille

New York City’s economy has new records in employment and labor force participation, according to the city Economic Development Corporation’s (NYCEDC) inaugural “State of the Economy” report.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The Maple Family Centers held its inaugural Holiday Pin Decorating Contest across its five family-owned bowling alleys in New York and Florida, including Jib Lanes at 67-19 Parsons Blvd. in Flushing.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Council Member Robert Holden remains hopeful that a pending legal challenge by the town of Hempstead will pause New York City’s controversial congestion pricing toll despite a recent federal court ruling allowing it to proceed.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The owners of Sunnyside café and bistro Brookside Market have launched an online fundraiser to help repatriate the remains of general manager Yoselin Zoila Campos Mendoza, who died tragically following a short battle with illness before Christmas.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The Queens Borough President’s office has officially opened applications for the 2025 Queens Community Board appointments.

Two thieves were caught on camera stealing an ATM at an East Elmhurst convenience store just before Christmas.

The NYPD says the two perpetrators belong to a three-man crew that has broken into 49 commercial establishments across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx in the last four months of 2024. In each incident, two of the crooks haul away ATM machines before speeding away from each crime scene in stolen vehicles driven by a getaway driver.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Antisemitic graffiti has repeatedly appeared along Woodside Avenue, sparking outrage from residents and a commitment from Council Member Julie Won to ensure its swift removal.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway

A New York nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors has teamed up with Elmhurst Hospital to host training classes for its upcoming 5K rowing event, creating a unique opportunity for survivors, supporters, and dragon boat enthusiasts to strengthen their skills and foster community.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A high-energy celebration of African culture and acrobatics will kick off Black History Month in East Elmhurst at the end of January.