Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Rep. Grace Meng formally presented a historic $1.6 million federal grant to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York to fund the development of a multicultural community center in Little Manila. The ceremony took place on Nov. 1, along… Read more »
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Elmhurst school celebrates 102nd anniversary with garden revitalization project, bringing new life to PS/IS 102Q
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local public school in Elmhurst commemorated its 102nd anniversary by revitalizing its school garden. PS/IS120Q, a combined elementary and middle school located at 55-24 Van Horn St., celebrated its anniversary this month by transforming its garden space with the New York Restoration… Read more »
Masked suspect sought for choking, robbing child near East Elmhurst playground: NYPD
Nov. 1, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_83804" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who put a 12-year-old boy in a chokehold before snatching his cell phone at an East Elmhurst playground. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
Search continues for trio in violent Corona robbery that left man stripped of belongings: NYPD
Nov. 1, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_83772" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for three robbers who allegedly beat up a man in Corona before stealing his personal property last month. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
Astoria nonprofit HANAC celebrates 52 years of service with annual gala and honors in Manhattan
Oct. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 31, 2024 By Athena Dawson HANAC, an Astoria-based non-profit, hosted its annual gala on Friday, Oct 25. For over 52 years, the Queens-based organization has provided affordable housing, social programs, and independent living for older adults. This year’s gala was held in Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom. Michelle Charlesworth, co-anchor… Read more »
Astoria family goes all out with ‘Pink Pony Club’ Halloween decor, in tribute to pop star Chappell Roan
Oct. 31, 2024 By ishkurhan Oct. 31, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One Astoria family paid homage to Chappell Roan, one of this year’s biggest breakthrough pop stars, by transforming their porch into the ‘Pink Pony Club’ for Halloween. On Broadway and 32nd Street, two skeletons holding microphones are staged in a cobweb sea of pink… Read more »
NY Community Trust celebrates 100 years with Queens event advocating for accessibility and inclusivity
Oct. 28, 2024 By ishkurhan Oct. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NY Community Trust, advocates pushing for a more accessible world for the disabled discussed their mission at a public event in Astoria. The event at the Museum of the Moving Image on Oct. 23 centered around a… Read more »
Suspect sought for stealing thousands from Jackson Heights apartment laundry vending machine: NYPD
Oct. 24, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_83134" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly broke into a Jackson Heights apartment building and stole thousands of dollars from a laundry room vending machine. NYPD[/caption]
Oct. 24, 2024 By Bill Parry
Two men sought for wallet theft at Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue station: NYPD
Oct. 22, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_82897" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Cops are looking for two suspects who allegedly snatched a wallet from a 7 train rider inside the Jackson Heights 74th Street transit hub on Roosevelt Avenue.. NYPD[/caption]
Oct. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
Op-ed: Why now is the time to invest in hands-on STEM education for NYC students
Oct. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 18, 2024 By Tara Bellevue If there is one value I hold most dear from my 20 years of experience as both an educator and administrator, it is this: Students deserve equitable access to opportunity for college, career, and future success — no matter where their pathways may… Read more »