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Asian-inspired LIC Food Hall to open near Queensboro Plaza this May

Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Asian-themed food hall is set to open in Long Island City this May, bringing a wide selection of eateries inspired by the night markets of Asia. LIC Food Hall, located at 27-17 42nd Rd. in Star Tower LIC near Queensboro Plaza,…

Eat your way around the world on Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria’s ‘Restaurant Row’

Mar. 11, 2025 By jmilitello March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Western Queens is a foodie’s paradise, where every corner offers a taste of something new. Nowhere is this more evident than Ditmars Boulevard —Astoria’s own “Restaurant Row.” This vibrant stretch is a melting pot of flavors, reflecting the many cultures that call the…

Cyclist wanted for punching, slashing man in Jackson Heights street dispute: NYPD

Mar. 7, 2025 By bparry March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Cops are looking for a cyclist who allegedly assaulted a pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights late last month. The 28-year-old man was walking past 90-01 Roosevelt Avenue at around 5:06 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, when he engaged in a dispute…

7 train passenger slashed in stomach after refusing to hand over cash in Elmhurst: NYPD

7 Train (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Mar. 3, 2025 By bparry March 3, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct and Transit District 20 are looking for two muggers who slashed a 28-year-old 7 train rider who refused to hand over his money on Thursday morning. The victim was standing on the Manhattan-bound platform of the 90th Street-Elmhurst…

Dead dolphin washes up in Astoria, marine conservationists investigate

Feb. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 28, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A deceased dolphin washed up on the shore in Astoria on Friday morning, weeks after a pair of the marine mammals were first spotted in the East River. The animal was spotted on the beach at Hallett’s Cove, near the Astoria ferry…

Top-Prize Take 5 ticket sold at Queens Blvd. deli in Elmhurst

Feb. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 28, 2025 By Queens Post News Team A lucky lottery player struck it big in the Feb. 25 Take 5 Evening drawing, with a winning ticket sold in Elmhurst, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The top-prize ticket, worth $16,095, was sold at Gorkha Cafe and Deli…

CM Julie Won introduces bill to ban public disclosure of migrant shelter locations

Councilmember Julie Won Photo Credit: Emil Cohen/NYC Council Media Unit

Feb. 21, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Council Member Julie Won has introduced a bill in the New York City Council to prohibit the public disclosure of shelter addresses by city agencies. Won’s Intro. 1198 would prevent any mayoral agency or office that operates emergency or temporary shelter facilities exclusively serving… Read more »

Duo sought for allegedly attacking a 7 train rider at Corona Plaza: NYPD

Feb. 20, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_89524" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly assaulted a 7 train rider in Corona before running down to Roosevelt Avenue. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry