Dec. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson Major energy upgrades have been completed at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, located at 82-68 164th St. in Jamaica. On November 21, the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) announced the successful completion of an $8.2 million energy efficiency project at the hospital. The project is expected to…
Dec. 3, 2024 By Colum Motherway The holiday season has officially arrived in Glendale, with the Glendale Veterans Triangle on Myrtle and Cooper Ave. glowing brightly after five Christmas trees were decorated and lit on Sunday, Dec. 1. The Kiwanis Club of Glendale’s annual tree-lighting ceremony brought festive cheer to the neighborhood, featuring live…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new Mexican restaurant, El Rinconcito De Los Sabores #5, is set to open in Kew Gardens tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 125-02 84th Rd., taking over the space formerly occupied by Loves Kitchen. Owner Lorena Alfr said that Kew Gardens locals can expect to have a taste…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden in Flushing are hosting a series of holiday events throughout December, offering a chance for New Yorkers to embrace the festive spirit. The historic house museum and its award-winning garden, located at 149-19 38th Ave., invite visitors to include…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of Southeast Queens residents attended a day-long basketball tournament in honor of the life and legacy of legendary Campus Magnet basketball coach Charles “Chuck” Granby. As per a tradition started by Granby in 1974, the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Holiday Classic was held at Campus Magnet High School,…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Bayside residents can get into the holiday spirit by visiting Jolly Old St. Nick himself at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center this month, where Santa Claus will be available for photos and festive fun every weekend leading up to Christmas. Santa Claus will make special appearances at the Bay Terrace…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Joann Ariola is hosting a pet supply drive to support local animal shelters in need. The drive is running through Dec. 20, and her office accepts donations of paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, sanitizing wipes, and peanut butter. Donations can be dropped off at Ariola’s…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of Queens-based commercial cleaners and security staff held a protest at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica on Tuesday, Nov. 26, decrying contractor L&J Commercial and Residential Services for slashing wages and cutting benefits earlier this month. Organized by 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City retained its title for having the most zip codes with the highest median rent in the United States in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm RentHop. For the second consecutive year, the report found that New York City accounts for 39…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Ron Kim hosted his second annual Thanksgiving “Turkimchi” Giveaway, a holiday tradition that combines two favorites from two cultures—turkey and kimchi—into one festive celebration. The event, held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, provided free turkeys and authentic kimchi to local residents, many of whom face financial challenges…