Apr. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina An ‘Operation Smokeout’ campaign spearheaded by Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar has brought multiple rallies across the city to advocate for passage of the “SMOKEOUT Act,” ahead of the bill’s anticipated success this month. Rajkumar, who represents District 38 in the New York State Assembly, introduced the SMOKEOUT Act early this…
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Apr. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A local deli in Middle Village is raising funds for the family of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller by selling “The NYPD” sandwich, made in honor of the fallen cop who died in the line of duty. Mario’s Meat Market and Gourmet Deli, located at 75-55 Metropolitan Ave, is donating…
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Apr. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall From 2012-2022, the housing stock in Queens County increased 8.5%, according to a study by the construction software, insurance and related services organization Construction Coverage. The percentage increase over the 10-year-period is the same as that of the entire country, based on the study where nearly 800 counties were…
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Mar. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry A Glendale man, along with several corporations linked to him, were criminally charged with trademark counterfeiting and money laundering stemming from the trafficking of bogus custom automobile accessories for luxury brand vehicles, such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Sunday. Fei Wu, 39, of…
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Mar. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson Catholics throughout Queens are invited to go to church today in honor of Reconciliation Monday, to usher in the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Bishop Robert Brennan, of Brooklyn Queens Diocese, announced that most parishes will have a priest available to hear confessions from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. Bishop Brennan feels that Reconciliation Monday is an opportunity for Catholics to forge a closer bond with the Lord. “As we seek to grow closer to the Lord, let us ask our all-loving and merciful God to forgive us of our sins. Let…
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Mar. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Cannabis Place, a legal adult-use cannabis dispensary, officially opened its doors at 74-03 Metropolitan Ave. in Middle Village on Saturday, March 16, after years of preparation and a slew of challenges. Osbert Orduña, the chief executive officer and founder of The Cannabis Place, joined with family, friends, and key…
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Mar. 22, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Joseph M. Mattone, a towering figure in one of the world’s most formidable retail markets, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, March 21, at the age of 92. A distinguished lawyer and real estate mogul, Mattone’s ascent through the ranks of real estate development…
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Mar. 22, 2024 By Anthony Medina Concerns are mounting among neighbors, parishioners and Community Board 5 leadership due to a neighbor’s neglectful habit of leaving piles of trash behind their building, adjacent to the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, since last year. Neighbors say the sudden appearance of party lights and loud music erupting from the site…
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[caption id="attachment_72415" align="alignnone" width="874"] New York Mets owners Alex and Steve Cohen gifted more than $112M to create a state-of-the-art workforce training center at LaGuardia Community College. Photo courtesy of the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation.[/caption]
Mar. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry
Mar. 20, 2024 By Anthony Medina A dueling rally was held in Maspeth Saturday outside a synagogue turned migrant shelter where about 50 opponents and 20 supporters stood their ground on opposite sides of Grand Avenue. The Maspeth Jewish Center, located at 66-64 Grand Ave., which began operating as a 15-bed temporary housing facility for migrant men earlier this month, sparked controversy among some residents both in-person and through social media. Demonstrators at Saturday’s protest made their voices heard through chants and signage that clearly stated their stance on the migrant shelter and the crisis as a whole. Protesters against…
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