New Yorkers who drive electric vehicles will have more places to juice up their cars as more EV fast-charging stations are planned to open soon in NYC. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that 267 new fast-charging stations will open in nine sites within the city by 2027, with many opening within the next…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Republican Delegation of the New York City Council has elected Council Member Joann Ariola as the new Minority Leader. Ariola’s election follows an internal dispute over a controversial vote in late January, in which half the caucus members contested the results. Ariola’s election marks a historic moment…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway The St. John’s University lacrosse team (Red Storm) kicks off the 2025 season on Saturday, Feb. 8, with a highly-anticipated matchup against NJIT (Highlanders) at Mal Simon Stadium in Newark, New Jersey. St. John’s, a private Catholic university in Jamaica, is heading into year three under head coach…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Reported rapes across both northern and southern Queens are on the rise during the 28-day period ending on Feb. 2, compared to the same period of time the previous year. However, robberies and grand larcenies have undergone significant declines across both northern and southern Queens. Northern and southern…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway District 30 candidate Alicia Vaichunas has received the official and unanimous endorsement from the Queens County Republican Party for her bid to represent the district. Vaichunas is now the Party’s preferred candidate in the race to succeed current Council Member Robert Holden, who is term-limited and supports Vaichunas…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 28, 2025 Staff Report Searching for a summer your kids will never forget? The Queens Family Camp Fair is the place to start! On Saturday, Feb. 8, families from across Queens are invited to Long Island City to explore a world of summer fun and endless possibilities at… Read more »
Feb. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents can look forward to a stellar lineup of Grammy-winning talent this spring as the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College hosts a series of performances by world-renowned musicians. Beginning in March, audiences will experience the unique sounds of Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba, Latin jazz…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway Two outstanding basketball coaches from Astoria have been named semi-finalists for the prestigious Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Lindsay Colbus, a passionate Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) coach, and Akil Kumar, an experienced high school coach and educator, have…
Feb. 7, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love, and what better way to do that than with a delicious dinner right here in Queens? Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself, these restaurants and bistros offer exceptional prix-fixe menus and…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Cardinals are flying high. For the first time in nearly 10 years, York College athletes swept City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) Men’s Volleyball weekly honors of matches played Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Two outstanding athletes, senior David Heyliger Jr. and freshman Sebastian Gomez, earned the…