Dec. 15, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Thanks to the FDNY, Santa was able to deliver gifts in Bayside ahead of schedule this year. Dozens of patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, located 29-01 216th St., were bundled up in blankets, hats and gloves to hear from Christmas carolers belting away outside of the hospital….
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children raised $600,000 to support life-changing programs and services for St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, as well as its other facilities, at its annual Tribute Dinner on Monday, Dec. 11 at Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan. The funds raised at this event will go towards ensuring that St. Mary’s is able to continue to support the most critically ill and injured children in New York State. The programs and services the $600,000 will be used on will aid St. Mary’s in this venture. “This holiday season, St….
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Bayside resident Theresa Brucculeri was recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro for organizing her 40th annual “Friends and Family Holiday Party” on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck. Approximately 400 people gathered for the event to recognize Brucculeri’s milestone, as well as to help raise…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry A 7-train rider was struck and killed in Elmhurst early Friday morning, according to the NYPD. The victim, a 25-year-old man, was hit by a Flushing-bound train while at the 90th St-Elmhurst Ave. subway station at 4:55 a.m., police said. Officers from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Rachel Butler Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill sponsored by Queens State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assemblymember Simcha Eichenstein, from Brooklyn, into law on Wednesday that now requires correctional facilities to provide food options that meet special religious dietary requirements. Previously, incarcerated individuals of certain faiths, such as Islam and Judaism,…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens legislators have taken decisive action to combat the sale of illegal cannabis products this year, and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management reports that it has taken steps to combat the issue in the wake of the pressure. The OCM, which issues licenses as well as…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Ydanis Rodriguez and Sara Lind New York City pedestrians know the unfortunate drill. You arrive at a corner to cross the street with a stop sign or a traffic signal giving you the right of way, but the vehicle parked closest to the intersection blocks you from seeing oncoming traffic. While it may be perilous, you must step into the traffic lane to see around and confirm whether it is physically safe to cross the street. And if you as a pedestrian cannot see a vehicle, that vehicle’s driver almost certainly cannot see you. When drivers…
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Austin Franklin Cheng If recent elections are any indication, the Democratic Party in New York has long banked on the AAPI vote without delivering on its promises to support and deliver for our community. And as a result of this frustrating oversight, there has been a decline in AAPI support for…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the Christmas holiday draws near, the Queens community is brimming with jolly activities to look forward to this weekend. No matter the preference, these events range from Christmas productions and concerts to festive movie screenings and comedy shows, where there is something in store for everyone to have a memorable weekend. Here is our weekend catalog: Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a Ukrainian dance group of 55 members, is back in North America to perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” and is…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Alternative transportation options in the form of shared mobility will continue to expand for Queens residents, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). At this month’s borough board meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, the heads of 14 community boards, along with Borough President Donovan Richards, heard from the DOT about the upcoming rollout of its e-scooter program, Citi Bikes and the ongoing car share program. E-Scooters Rollout In the spring of 2024, eastern Queens will be getting e-scooters after a successful pilot program that was launched in the east Bronx in 2021 and has seen…
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