Jan. 29, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The MTA board on Wednesday approved a new Queens bus network redesign that aims to provide better service with faster commutes — but also fewer bus stops. The $35 million network overhaul includes the addition of 11 more local routes, bringing the total number of bus routes in…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of Queens officials have criticized the Trump administration for introducing a funding freeze for many federal assistance programs, including aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans, and government grants. The federal funding freeze, which was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan minutes before…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson Spectrum, the telecommunications provider, has announced it is now accepting applications for its Spectrum Scholars program, a scholarship and professional development initiative for college students with financial need in the tri-state area. As part of the program, 15 eligible juniors will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to support…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson As February rolls in, New York City locals are invited to spend a week away from the frigid weather at the Rockaway Hotel + Spa. Located at 108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr. in Rockaway Park, it sits just steps away from the iconic Rockaway Beach, offering stunning views of…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Bill Parry A Bronx woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court for killing a 62-year-old Uber passenger while drag racing at more than 120 miles per hour against other drivers on the Whitestone Expressway in May 2023. Melissa Rodriguez-Lopez, 29, of Kossuth Avenue in…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson MTA officials held the final public hearing for the Queens Bus Network Design on Wednesday, Jan 22. The virtual town hall hearing covered an overview of the Proposed Final Plan Addendum and frequently asked questions by bus customers and other stakeholders. MTA officials, including Lucille K. Songhai, assistant…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Jada Camille Potential mass deportations of undocumented individuals could ripple through New York City’s economy if Donald Trump carries out his presidential campaign promise for such expulsions, according to financial experts. A report from the Fiscal Policy Institute and the Immigration Research Initiative weighed the potential economic and fiscal fallout…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Bill Parry An urgent manhunt is underway for the gunmen who fatally shot a Queens Village man in broad daylight at the Cunningham Heights Apartments complex on Monday afternoon. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows responded to a 911 call of a man shot in the lobby of…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway This fall, a new school dedicated to serving immigrant students will open its doors at Ridgewood Middle School IS 77, marking the first 6-12 school for newly arrived immigrants in Queens. The school, named Queens International, will be part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, a network…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres On Maternal Health Awareness Day, Assembly Member Nily Rozic announced a $50,000 grant to expand breastfeeding education programs at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Flushing. The initiative, unveiled on Jan. 23, is designed to support new parents with culturally competent resources, particularly in English and…