Feb. 19, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani has received more than $2.8 million in matching funds in the latest funding cycle of the 2025 mayoral election, the most of any candidate in the race. Mamdani, who announced his candidacy for mayor last October, received 2,827,443 from the… Read more »
Feb. 18, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined advocates and fellow legislators at a rally urging the passage of legislation to combat SNAP fraud by creating a victims’ compensation fund and transitioning New York State to chip-enabled EBT cards. González-Rojas, who represents New York’s 34th District—including Astoria, Corona, East… Read more »
Feb. 13, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_29432" align="aligncenter" width="700"] An FDNY EMT was indicted for the fatal shooting of a Rosedale man during a robbery in Astoria in April 2021.File Photo: Michael Dorgan, Queens Post[/caption]
Feb. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry
Feb. 13, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYCHA residents across the city are invited to apply for a Rise Light & Power-sponsored community climate grant, which supports community-based projects addressing collaborative climate action and sustainability. NYCHA’s Resident Climate Action Grants program, now in its third year, is facilitated by the New… Read more »
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 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
Feb. 11, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88948" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly murdering a Forest Hills man in front of a Humphrey Street home in East Elmhurst in September. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry
Feb. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 28, 2025 Staff Report Searching for a summer your kids will never forget? The Queens Family Camp Fair is the place to start! On Saturday, Feb. 8, families from across Queens are invited to Long Island City to explore a world of summer fun and endless possibilities at… Read more »
Jan. 30, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88299" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad released new surveillance images of the suspect wanted for attempted rape in East Elmhurst. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry and Dean Moses
Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out…. Read more »