Sept. 23, 2019 By Allie Griffin State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Flushing) and State Senator Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) have introduced legislation to rename Donald J. Trump State Park. The legislation would direct the commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to rename the park, which is located in Westchester… Read more »
Sept. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin Flushing and Corona have a high number of restaurants with low health department ratings in comparison to other Queens neighborhoods, according to a new report. About 13.8 percent of North Corona’s restaurants have a B or C grade and 10.7 percent of Corona’s restaurants have a B or C… Read more »
Sept. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park Saturday for the first night of its fall season. The event will continue every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. through Oct. 26, when the season concludes with a Halloween-themed festival, offering visitors a chance at trick-or-treating and… Read more »
Sept. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin A number of mom-and-pop wine and liquor shops have banded together to block the opening of a large liquor outlet in College Point. A new discount wine and liquor store with close ties to the Total Wine & More chain — the largest retailer of wine, beer and liquor… Read more »
Aug. 29, 2019 By Allie Griffin The popular Flushing Street Festival returns next month for its sixth year and is expected to draw thousands of people, from near and far, to taste the neighborhood’s famed cuisine and more from over 80 vendors. The festival will shut down 40th Road between Prince Street and Main Street… Read more »