Jan. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens College will host its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking what has become the signature MLK Day event in Queens and one of the most prominent in New York City. The event will take place in the borough’s…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Macy’s has announced the closure of 66 stores across the United States, including its Macy’s Backstage location at Queens Place in Elmhurst. The decision is part of the retailer’s ongoing strategy to streamline operations and adapt to shifting consumer preferences, particularly the rapid growth of e-commerce. The Macy’s…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City is calling for volunteers to join the 20th annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) conducted by the NYC Department of Homeless Services. The overnight event on Jan. 28, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., mobilizes New Yorkers to canvass streets, subways, and public…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Woodhaven Library celebrated its 101st birthday by hosting a special presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 7, on the town’s first 100 years, from 1835 to 1935. Local historian Ed Wendell guided a group of attendees through Woodhaven’s creation and development in the first celebration of many to mark the…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Community Board 10 (CB10) kicked off the new year with its first meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2, drawing notable attendees, including Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and Council Member Joann Ariola. CB10 represents the neighborhoods of Howard Beach, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Tudor Village…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson Fans of the prehistoric can head to the Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a roaring experience. The Queens College-based theater will host Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, offering a thrilling, interactive journey back to the prehistoric era. Fans of all ages can observe…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and NYPD unveiled a new set of proposed rules to crack down on license plate obstructions and reinforce efforts to enhance roadway safety and compliance. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the initiative on Tuesday, Jan.…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Exterior work is progressing on La Vita, a highly anticipated 16-story mixed-use development located at 133-25 37th Ave. in Flushing. Once completed, this modern complex will rise 198 feet tall and span 263,151 square feet, offering a blend of residential, hospitality, and retail spaces. La Vita will feature…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fast-casual restaurant chain Just Salad is celebrating the grand opening of its second Queens location in Bayside this week. The new store, located in The Bay Terrace Shopping Center at 212-09 26th Ave., officially soft opened in December and follows the success of its first Queens location in…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The first phase of construction of the Willets Point redevelopment, a two-building residential project just east of Citi Field, has passed the halfway point. When completed, both buildings will rise from a shared 1-story podium and be 12 stories tall. A total of 1,100 affordable units will be…