Nov. 26, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Children in New York State are now eligible for continuous healthcare coverage from birth until the age of six after a bill introduced by Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and State Sen. Samra Brouk of Rochester passed in the state budget. González-Rojas and Brouk… Read more »
Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway As December approaches, neighborhoods across Queens prepare to shine bright with festive holiday lights. One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is to attend one of the many annual Tree-Lighting ceremonies throughout the borough. Here’s a guide to the dates and times of local…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport Monday ahead of a “Friendsgiving” event with service members on Staten Island. The first couple made a rare trip to New York City Monday, touching down in Queens aboard Air Force One…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Max Parrott The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is proposing a plan to create a Queens junior high and high school for recently immigrated students in the partially occupied school building that houses Ridgewood Middle School IS 77. The proposal comes as the city tries to address widespread…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway Woodbine Community Center in Ridgewood is hosting its fifth annual Holiday Market on Sunday, Dec. 1, and due to overwhelming demand, the market will be held at two locations. The market will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the Banatul Folklore & Soccer Club, 1880 Menahan St.,…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden praised the success of a recent operation targeting illegal scooters and mopeds, which took place on Nov. 19. The operation was a collaboration between the Queens District Attorney’s office, the NYPD’s 104th Precinct, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV), and…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. Did you know that 1 in 16 people will get lung cancer in their lifetime? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. As we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it is crucial…
Nov. 25, 2024 By emarshall Nov. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 110 units at SOLA, a 12-story mixed-use building in Woodside. Located at 72-01 Queens Blvd., SOLA features 364 residences, of which 254 are offered at market rate. Of the remaining 110 units, 65 are designated… Read more »
Nov. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Community Board 3 voted overwhelmingly to approve modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development at a fiery monthly meeting at Queens Public Library (QPL) Langston Hughes Thursday night. More than 100 people crowded into the auditorium at QPL Langston Hughes at 100-01…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is urging travelers heading to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) during the Thanksgiving holiday to avoid driving directly to terminal frontages due to ongoing construction and anticipated record passenger volume. From Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, JFK is…