Feb. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average rent for studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units all increased year-over-year in Queens in January 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rent in Queens increased from $2,781 in January 2024 to $2,902 in January 2025, marking a 4.38%…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson Tired of endless scrolling on TikTok and Instagram? Unplug and experience the magic of live, analog storytelling at Flushing Town Hall’s Crankies Take New York!—a unique festival that invites Queens locals to discover the timeless art of crankie performances. Running from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 2,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. John Liu joined advocates, educators, New York State public school students, and fellow elected officials at the New York State Capitol Tuesday to call for the inclusion of an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) curriculum in the state’s public schools. Liu, along with…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson As JFK Terminal 6 prepares for its anticipated opening in 2026, JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the design and construction company behind the terminal, has announced the release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Guest Services, Security, and Maintenance/Janitorial services. JMP hosted a dedicated RFP informational event for Queens…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Queens Post Advertising Partner Queens residents are gaining enhanced access to premium banking services as Bethpage Federal Credit Union continues its expansion across the borough. With three branches opened, Bethpage is strengthening its commitment to serving Queens’ diverse communities ahead of its upcoming rebranding and… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry A housing cop from the Bronx prevented a potential tragedy when he spotted a young subway surfer in foggy conditions atop a 7 train entering the Mets-Willets Point subway station last week. Police Officer Huascar Ariasmercedes and Sergeant Daniel Newman, both assigned to Police Service Area 7 in…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung joined community and healthcare leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Elderplan/HomeFirst’s first-ever community office on Friday, Feb. 7. This new resource, located at 36-59 Main St. in Flushing, marks an important milestone for Elderplan/HomeFirst, a healthcare agency that provides quality care to older…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Representative Grace Meng has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential influence at NASA. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research. Meng has penned a letter to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro calling…
Feb. 12, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_89043" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A motorcyclist crashed into an SUV near the 31st Street overpass on the Grand Central Parkway in Astoria and was fatally injured after he was ejected from his bike. Via Google Maps[/caption]
Feb. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry