May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng held a community listening session with local residents and Queens organizations in Elmhurst Wednesday morning to highlight the “devastating impact” that cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) would have on the local community, citing reports that the Trump Administration is planning to slash…
May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has added two new tenants to its retail lineup over a two-week period, continuing its efforts to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. Poke Island Grill, a fast-casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, opened in the mall’s food court on Sunday, May 25. The…
May. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson After sweeping the Southern New York State Championships, a local robotics team earned a spot on the global stage. Coast 2 Coast Robotics (C2C), a Bayside-based robotics academy serving K-12 students, capped off a successful competitive season by qualifying for the international VEX Robotics World Championship. Earlier this…
May. 28, 2025 By Jimmy Robles The immigrant community showed up over a thousand strong during a May Day rally in Foley Square recently, hailing from large Hispanic neighborhoods in Queens such as Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Corona. Their cause, as they marched in large groups, was loud and clear: to demand protection for…
May. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres High school juniors and seniors in Queens and Long Island have the chance to win $1,000 for creating a short video that raises awareness about traffic and pedestrian safety while also highlighting state laws designed to keep people safe on the streets. The 2025 Lowell Wolf Memorial Scholarship…
May. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello On Friday, May 23, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside hosted a historic Fleet Week celebration, highlighted by a Navy helicopter landing on the school’s football field—a first for any New York City public school. The event was the culmination of a four-year effort by the school…
May. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Queens Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Rep Grace Meng recently celebrated the success of the Small Business Help Desk program for small business owners. Meng and Queens Chamber officials gathered on Monday, May 19, to reflect on how, over the past year, the program has supported 300…
May. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York State Senate has voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International to transform 50 acres of Citi Field parking lot into Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion entertainment complex anchored by a casino. On Tuesday, lawmakers voted…
May. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Three people were pulled from the waters of the East River near the Whitestone shoreline after the 32-foot pleasure boat began taking on water, the FDNY announced Friday. FDNY Marine Company 4 responded to a mayday call after the vessel struck an object in the water near the…
May. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 6-story mixed-use building with 99 total residences, including 25 affordable units, at 122-21 14th Ave. in College Point. The proposed building would be 74 feet tall, with 74 housing units at market rate and 25 affordable housing units. The…