Apr. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway The race for the District 30 City Council seat has grown increasingly contentious, with candidate Paul Pogozelski at odds with current Council Member Robert Holden and his Chief of Staff, Daniel Kurzyna, over allegations of misinformation and associations with past political figures. Tensions escalated following a report by…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Sadie Brown Six members of Congress — including four from New York City — were aboard a plane headed to JFK Airport when it was struck by another aircraft on a taxiway at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, federal officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. Monday as American…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Since returning to the White House for a second term in January, President Donald J. Trump has swiftly moved forward with his aggressive “mass deportation” agenda—removing more than 28,000 undocumented immigrants from the United States in just the first few months, according to reports. Although the administration claimed…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of elected officials from Queens have blasted the Trump Administration’s decision to cut more than $300 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resiliency across New York State, including resources to combat flooding in Queens. U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined State…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson LaGuardia Airport has officially shed its former reputation, earning the title of Best Airport in North America for domestic and short-haul international flights, according to Skytrax, the global authority on airport rankings. The award was announced at the 2025 World Airport Awards ceremony, held during the Passenger Terminal…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new cannabis dispensary has quietly opened its doors in Rego Park, offering a preview of what promises to be a premium retail experience. Token, located in the Queens Tower Mall at 92-29 Queens Blvd., held a soft opening last week, with a grand opening event to be…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The vibrant spring season is in full swing, with various races hitting the streets of Queens this month. While the idiom “April showers bring May flowers” may be true, the rain should not stop you from logging the miles. Run through the animated course at the Let’s Grant…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa addressed a full house on Thursday, April 3, at a forum hosted by the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association (POCA). Sliwa opened by addressing a topic dominating the city’s political conversation that day: Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to leave the Democratic Party…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry An Astoria man was killed in a fiery multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and two SUVs in Rego Park on the morning of Saturday, April 5. According to police, William McField, 55, of Steinway Street, was riding a 2023 KTM motorcycle eastbound on the exit ramp of the…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Grace Meng praised NASA astronaut Jonny Kim after successfully arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) for his first spaceflight, just over two years after visiting Queens to inspire local students. Kim launched into space alongside two Russian cosmonauts and docked at the ISS on Tuesday…