Tag: queens

New York City FC looks forward to Citi Field return for upcoming MLS Cup

Exterior shot of Citi Field, home of the New York Mets and temporary home of NYCFC.

Oct. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) players and staff hope that the club’s return to Citi Field for the first time in more than two months will be a source of inspiration for the club ahead of the first round of the MLS Cup post-season playoffs against Cincinnati. NYCFC,…

Forest Hills artist seeks funding for 3D sculpture celebrating Queens at MacDonald Park

Rendering of the Queens: The World's Borough 3D sculpture. Photo: GoFundMe.

Oct. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A Forest Hills artist is seeking funding to install a 3D sculpture in MacDonald Park. The sculpture is meant to celebrate the diversity of Queens and draw both locals and tourists to the area. Larry Ng, a long-time Forest Hills resident, has secured permission from NYC Parks to…

Golden Sugar Bakery: How Sabrina Wright turned $19.84 Into a six-figure cake business

Sabrina Wright, owner of Golden Sugar Bakery, is lovingly known by her customers as the “Cake Lady.”

Sep. 26, 2024 By Tracey Khan In a story of remarkable perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit, Sabrina Wright, the owner of Golden Sugar Bakery in Queens, New York, has transformed a modest $19.84 into a thriving six-figure business. Her journey from baking in Guyana to studying at the Culinary Institute of America and then starting her […]

Sicko spits on and gropes Queens student steps away from school: cops

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Police are on the hunt for a pervert who spat on and groped a schoolgirl in Queens on Friday, authorities said. According to police sources, a 12-year-old girl was walking to school on Sept. 20 along 71st Street and 54th Avenue, near P.S./I.S. 73 in Maspeth, at around 8:10 a.m. when she was approached…

Rep. Velázquez’s recently unveiled portrait in Capitol was decades in the making for artist

Sep. 20, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A vivid portrait of U.S Rep. Nydia Velázquez, which blends her Puerto Rican identity and New York constituency, was unveiled in Congress on Tuesday.  The ceremony was attended by high-ranking members of the Democratic party, including U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Supreme Court Justice… Read more »

MONOPOLY: Queens Edition set to roll the dice on Oct. 5 at Queens Center Mall

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Sep. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Ready to roll the dice and take a tour of Queens, one property at a time? The world’s most famous board game is getting a local twist with the debut of MONOPOLY: Queens Edition. This special version of the iconic game will be officially unveiled on Saturday, Oct.…

Silvercup Studios: The Heartbeat of NYC Film and TV Production with Kris Bagwell

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Aug. 14, 2024 by Jill Carvajal Welcome back to another episode of Schneps Connects! We’re thrilled to have Kris Bagwell, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Silvercup Studios, joining us today. Silvercup Studios, the premier independent film and television production facility in New York City and the Northeast, has been a cornerstone of […]

Senator Addabbo’s poll reveals Queens neighbors back QueensLink, prostitution law

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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,…