Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Reps Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have penned a letter to the CIA and FBI demanding the disclosure of all materials related to the assassination of two leaders of the Puerto Rican independence movement during the 1970s. Carlos Muñiz Varela, a Cuban living in Puerto Rico who…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average rent for studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units all increased year-over-year in Queens in January 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rent in Queens increased from $2,781 in January 2024 to $2,902 in January 2025, marking a 4.38%…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson As JFK Terminal 6 prepares for its anticipated opening in 2026, JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the design and construction company behind the terminal, has announced the release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Guest Services, Security, and Maintenance/Janitorial services. JMP hosted a dedicated RFP informational event for Queens…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung joined community and healthcare leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Elderplan/HomeFirst’s first-ever community office on Friday, Feb. 7. This new resource, located at 36-59 Main St. in Flushing, marks an important milestone for Elderplan/HomeFirst, a healthcare agency that provides quality care to older…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Representative Grace Meng has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential influence at NASA. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research. Meng has penned a letter to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro calling…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two seniors with Queens roots have dedicated their lives to those on the road to substance abuse recovery. David Tanner, 74, and Ira Weiss, 68, dutifully host weekly meetings bringing together dozens of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Attendees range from people currently in Samaritan Daytop…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City. Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Kuwait Airways is landing at JFK Terminal 6 (T6). The airline is the newest and 12th international carrier to choose the new JFK T6 for operations starting in 2026. Kuwait Airways joins Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Australian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Renowned music and entertainment publication Billboard has named Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium as the best amphitheater on the East Coast in a new racking of the best music venues for 2025. The 14,000-capacity stadium, which has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1923 as part…