Feb. 20, 2023 By Maggie Wong After two years of observing Black History Month virtually, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined The African American Heritage Committee for its annual celebration at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 16. Residents from across the borough came together and enjoyed musical and dance performances, a tribute…
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Feb. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz continues to add endorsements from the city’s organized labor unions. On Feb. 15, Katz announced her reelection campaign was endorsed by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Local 338 RUFCW, RWDSU Local 1102, and UFCW Local 1500, which represent over 100,000 members….
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Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry Terminal 1 at JFK International Airport remains closed for a second straight day after a Thursday morning electrical fire in a storage area knocked out power to the massive facility, causing chaos to thousands of travelers. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey continues working with the…
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Feb. 17, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton A Middle Village church is hosting a clothing drive on Saturday, Feb. 25, to help community members in need. According to Pastor Daniel Torres, there will be many different clothing options available for people to choose from, free of charge, at Radiant Church, located at 60-45 Eliot Ave. “For…
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Feb. 15, 2023 By Christian Murray Look up New York! A chain of lights are now visible in the Big Apple sky each night this week. The lights stem from the launch of Starlink satellites, which create a train of lights. The satellites are being launched by SpaceX, a satellite communications company and spacecraft…
Feb. 15, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton Students from the Christ the King High School’s (CTK) speech and debate team in Middle Village have been invited to participate in the 49th Harvard National High School Invitational Forensics Tournament scheduled for President’s Day weekend. The annual tournament, which takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, brings students together from… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Queens Borough Board voted overwhelmingly to approve the package of budget priorities Monday, Feb. 13, although several community board chairs expressed concern over issues caused by the city’s migrant crisis.
Feb. 15, 2023 Elijah Hamilton In an effort to reduce flooding in Glendale, Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) will send a request to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review the sewage system in the neighborhood. According to the CB 5 District Manager Gary Giordano, flooding often occurs in Glendale when there is… Read more »
Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »
Feb. 13, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The FDNY and NYPD held their second annual volleyball game fundraiser for first responders at Maspeth High School on Saturday, Feb. 11. The friendly championship game between New York City’s bravest and finest was held in honor of the heroes who died in the line of duty in 2022,…
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