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…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community advocates gathered in Corona Tuesday to call on Homeland Security and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action against crime on Roosevelt Avenue and help “clean up” the area. The group, including former State Sen. Hiram Monserrate and members of the Neighbors of the American Triangle…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is set to host its third annual Queens Tech & Career Expo this Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria, from 10 a.m. to 2…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York Mets are inviting job seekers to Citi Field on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a seasonal staff job fair. The event, designed to recruit talent for the upcoming baseball season, will take place in two sessions: from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to…
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The highest and most expensive rental apartment in Queens has officially hit the market, offering unparalleled luxury and breathtaking views. Listed at $11,500 per month, the penthouse at 3 Court Square, PH #406, crowns the 67th floor of Skyline Tower in Long Island… Read more »