PODCAST: We Speak to Jesse Laymon, Candidate for the 26th District Council Seat

Sept. 27, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

Shake Shack, the New York-based global casual fast-food chain, is set to open a new location in Jackson Heights next year.

Sep. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan

Newly allocated funding will bring upgraded restrooms and a three-part water fountain for drinking, filling up bottles and hydrating pets at Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone. 

Sep. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry

Southeast Queens residents who are forced to deal with chronic traffic congestion around JFK Airport will get much-needed relief after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Sept. 27 that operations have started at a new construction support facility along the Bergen Basin.

Sep. 27, 2023 By Anthony Medina

The city’s Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) continues to deny the Maspeth Firehouse landmark status despite the immense loss of life of firefighters due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Sep. 27, 2023 By Ethan Marshall

New York Yankees legend Bernie Williams joined Far Rockaway residents Cheryl and Vera B. for an on-field ceremony at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 5 to help raise awareness for a rare medical condition, interstitial lung disease (ILD). Cheryl has been battling the disease, with her sister Vera acting as her caregiver.

Sep. 27, 2023 By Corey Bearak and Bryan Block

For several years, the communities of eastern Queens have engaged in discussions with our community leaders, our local and state elected officials and Empire State Development (ESD) about possible reuse of 55 acres of land on the state’s Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus. We long recognized the campus as a resource for eastern Queens and took steps to ensure any reuses served the needs of our communities.

Sept, 27, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

Members of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) braved the rain and wind at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City on Sunday, Sept. 24, to learn about the environment.

Sep. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan

Sept. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry

Sept. 27, 2023 By Ethan Marshall

According to a report from StreetEasy, Manhattan is experiencing the largest increase in rental inventory among all the boroughs in New York City. Five of the 10 neighborhoods across the city going through the fastest growth are in Manhattan. Additionally, Long Island City made the list as the lone Queens neighborhood, ranking eighth.