Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…
Jul. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The 32nd annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon, is set to take place on Aug. 3 and 4 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is the largest multicultural festival in New York state and…
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina Results from a recent constituent survey from State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. show many Queens residents are in favor of the QueensLink Project and legislation granting impunity to prostitutes for the wrongdoings of pimps and sex traffickers. The Queens legislator, who represents Senate District 15—which includes Glendale,…
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Listeria outbreak spreading across several states is prompting shoppers to inspect their sliced deli meats more closely and has led to the removal of some meats and vegetables from store shelves. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control alerted the public this month…
Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus. On Wednesday, July 31, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the following neighborhoods:…
Jul. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina A pair of bandits broke into a handful of businesses on Metropolitan Avenue earlier this week, including the first legal recreational cannabis dispensary in Middle Village, according to authorities. Police say two unknown men unlawfully entered The Cannabis Place, located at 74-03 Metropolitan Ave., at approximately 11:09 a.m.,…
Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson Dozens of Queens commuters and local government officials packed Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Kew Gardens on Wednesday, July 24, for a public hearing on the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign. More than 150 speakers signed up to speak in person and via Zoom during…
Jul. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli in Middle Village has received the New York State Empire Award from state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. for its philanthropic campaign to raise funds for the family of late NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller. In March, Jonathan Diller, 31, was shot and killed…
Jul. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson Celebrate the “Worlds Borough” at the Queensboro Dance Festival’s summer tour. This month’s events are a continuation of summer-long programming celebrating diverse dance companies across Queens. The free event series includes performances at Rufus King Park and Corona Plaza on Sunday, July 28, and at Gantry Plaza State…
Jul. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina When Cholita Coffee, a newcomer to Ridgewood, opened its doors last year, co-owner Bryan Siranaula said he wanted to highlight community artist work to fill its white barren walls. The coffee shop has featured the work of several artists, in addition to partnering with fellow food and coffee…