Jan. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Hundreds of volunteers across New York City came together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to take part in Commonpoint’s annual Day of Service, a flagship initiative of the Queens-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community bonds while addressing the needs of thousands of families. In partnership with UJA-Federation…
Jan. 24, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the state’s largest grantmaking nonprofit focused exclusively on advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers, has announced that it has awarded 209 grants totaling $208 million to nonprofits across the city, including $54 million in grants for 109… Read more »
Jan. 24, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets are gearing up to host “Amazin’ Day,” a special fan fest featuring appearances by over 50 former and current players and managers, on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Citi Field in Flushing. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry FDNY fire marshals determined that lithium-ion batteries sparked a fire in a Queensboro Hill townhouse that injured three residents and a firefighter were injured a few blocks south of Kissena Corridor Park on Friday morning. The blaze broke out in a home at 142-33 60th Ave. just before…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) unveiled its plans for the future of gaming in Queens at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan 23. The ceremony at the RWNYC grand lobby unveiled the Experience Center, an innovative pavilion designed to showcase its transformative $5 billion redevelopment vision. Dozens…
Jan. 24, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A coalition of New York social workers rallied in Albany on Wednesday in support of the Social Work Workforce Act, sponsored by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas. The legislation seeks to repeal the exam requirement for applicants pursuing licensure as master social workers. The Social… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Triveni Times, a prominent media network serving South Asian and immigrant communities, honored seven distinguished community media journalists at an awards ceremony last month. The event, held at the Queens Public Library in Corona on Dec. 18 recognized their dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering cultural dialogue through journalism.…
Jan. 23, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87888" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Police arrested two suspects for allegedly assaulting a 76-year-old man near Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency initiative launched in October 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya to address quality-of-life issues along Roosevelt Avenue, has resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests and over 11,500 summonses. The operation focused on addressing community concerns such as prostitution, illegal…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation in the borough, has announced a major leadership transition. After more than four decades of service, Executive Director Seth Bornstein will retire on July 1. Stepping into the role will be Ben Guttmann, a seasoned…