Oct. 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson Seniors across the world’s borough are invited to get active at the Queens Public Library, Mitchell Linden branch. Assembly Member Ron Kim has provided a grant to offer free Chair Yoga classes for older adults at the Queens Public Library’s Mitchell Linden branch, located at 31-32 Union St.…
Oct. 10, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Shekar Krishnan has co-sponsored two bills presented to the City Council as part of efforts to crack down on alleged human trafficking and forced prostitution at illicit hotels and massage parlors in the city. Krishnan has co-sponsored two bills heard at City… Read more »
Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry The FDNY and the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) have shut down a Halloween haunted house in Hollis. On Saturday, Oct. 5, they conducted a joint inspection at 211-17 Hollis Ave. and found unsafe conditions inside that posed a danger to the public, as well as first responders.…
Oct. 10, 2024 By bparry
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Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry
Oct. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the city is set to take the next step in the “Trash Revolution,” many New Yorkers wonder what these new mandates and initiatives will mean for their households. “Trash Revolution” is New York City’s latest initiative to improve waste management, reduce trash visibility, and combat rat infestations.…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was found guilty on Tuesday of brutally killing a 29-year-old woman at his Main Street apartment after a jury deliberated for just two hours before reaching a verdict. Quming Wan, 55, was convicted of murder, sexual abuse, and related charges for the November 2021 death…
Oct. 10, 2024 By bparry
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Oct. 10, 2024 By Bill Parry
Oct. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Head to the Queens Botanical Garden this October to celebrate the spooky season. Located at 43-50 Main St., Flushing, the garden will celebrate fall with its annual Pumpkin Patch and Halloween at the Garden celebration. The Pumpkin Patch will be open on Saturdays and Sundays on Oct. 12,…
Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien For as long as anyone can remember, Dave & Tony Salumeria has been a staple in Astoria, offering locals fresh mozzarella, homemade sausages, cured meats, and the finest Italian imports. The store is so old that owner Joe Ciccarelli, who took over 39 years… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Experience the passionate roots of flamenco in the world’s borough this October. Queens Theatre is hosting an exclusive two-day event, Flamenco Intimo, featuring the world-renowned Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company. Performances will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20, at…