Jan. 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction on a major mixed-use development in Flushing has recently reached a significant milestone. Construction on Union Center, a 16-story mixed-use building at 37-16 Union St. in Flushing, has reached street level. This transformative development, which will combine office, retail, and community spaces, is making steady progress, with…
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Museum of the Moving Image to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with Family Day and activities
Jan. 9, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will honor Martin Luther King Jr. next week with a family day of talks, tours, and digital media activities. MoMI, located at 36-01 35th Ave., will hold a Family Day on Sunday, Jan. 19, between 2 and 5… Read more »
Interactive dinosaur experience comes to Flushing on Feb. 2
Jan. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson Fans of the prehistoric can head to the Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a roaring experience. The Queens College-based theater will host Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, offering a thrilling, interactive journey back to the prehistoric era. Fans of all ages can observe…
City announces tougher rules on license plate obstructions amid ghost car crackdown
Jan. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and NYPD unveiled a new set of proposed rules to crack down on license plate obstructions and reinforce efforts to enhance roadway safety and compliance. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the initiative on Tuesday, Jan.…
Bohemian Hall to host second annual Czech and Slovak Heritage Festival in Astoria Saturday
Jan. 8, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria’s Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden will come alive with Czech and Slovak culture this Saturday during the second annual Czech & Slovak Heritage Festival. The event, organized by the Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria (BCBSA), will take place from noon to 6… Read more »
La Vita: Flushing’s new residential and hotel complex set to open in 2025
Jan. 8, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Exterior work is progressing on La Vita, a highly anticipated 16-story mixed-use development located at 133-25 37th Ave. in Flushing. Once completed, this modern complex will rise 198 feet tall and span 263,151 square feet, offering a blend of residential, hospitality, and retail spaces. La Vita will feature…
Just Salad celebrates grand opening of Bayside location at Bay Terrace Shopping Center
Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fast-casual restaurant chain Just Salad is celebrating the grand opening of its second Queens location in Bayside this week. The new store, located in The Bay Terrace Shopping Center at 212-09 26th Ave., officially soft opened in December and follows the success of its first Queens location in…
First phase of Willets Point redevelopment reaches construction halfway mark
Jan. 8, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The first phase of construction of the Willets Point redevelopment, a two-building residential project just east of Citi Field, has passed the halfway point. When completed, both buildings will rise from a shared 1-story podium and be 12 stories tall. A total of 1,100 affordable units will be…
Chain-snatcher targets 7 train rider at Jackson Heights subway station: NYPD
Jan. 8, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87175" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Grinning pugilist sought in violent chain-snatching at Jackson Heights subway station last month. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry
Advocates push for continued crackdown on prostitution hotspots in Jackson Heights
Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Several community advocates gathered in Jackson Heights Tuesday afternoon to demand answers from NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch regarding 14 alleged brothels and sex worker hotspots along Roosevelt Avenue. Ramon Ramirez-Baez, president of the Let’s Improve Roosevelt Ave. coalition, former Council Member Hiram Monserrate,… Read more »