Jun. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man faces up to 25 years in prison after he was convicted of conspiracy to act as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Brooklyn federal court on June 20. A federal jury found Zhu Yong, 66, found guilty of interstate stalking of…
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Jun. 20, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Six Queens historical institutions are featured in the New York Landmarks Conservancy online exhibition showcasing photography and architectural history of 50 sites throughout the city as part of its 50th anniversary yearlong celebration. The New York Landmarks Conservancy launched “50 at 50,” an extraordinary interactive, online exhibition featuring highlights…
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Jun. 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall One of Whitestone’s oldest restaurants, The Clinton, announced that it will be shutting its doors on June 25. Since opening in 1939, The Clinton has been operated by three generations of the Babich family over the years. “It is with great and profound sadness, bittersweet joy and an air…
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Jun. 19, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Queens saw the highest voter turnout in the first two days of early voting for the June 27 primary election, which kicked off June 17. New York City’s turnout thus far has been low with just over 15,000 voters heading to the polls this past weekend, excluding Staten Island,…
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Jun. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry
Retired state Supreme Court Judge George Grasso was in Flushing on June 15 where he received endorsements in his campaign for Queens district attorney from two Asian-American political advocacy organizations just two days before the start of early voting for the June 27 Democratic primary election.
Jun. 16, 2023 By Ethan Marshall State Senator John Liu joined parents, teachers and children from the Rainbow Child Development Center at its Flushing location on Thursday, June 15, for a rally calling on the city’s Department of Education to not close any of its locations. The Rainbow Child Development Centers in Flushing, Fresh Meadows,…
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Jun. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry The promoters of Governors Ball 2023 were delighted with two key decisions they made in the run-up to the three-day music festival which drew more than 100,000 concertgoers to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. First, Governors Ball was held in the parking lot of Citi Field for the past two…
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Jun. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and District Attorney Melinda Katz hosted a pride celebration on Wednesday, June 14, at Queens Borough Hall where several leaders in the LGBTQIA+ community were honored for their work and activism. “Happy Pride, Queens! I thank everyone who helped us celebrate, including Queens District…
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Jun. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall After several years of rumors, the redevelopment of the Whitestone Lanes bowling alley into mixed-affordability housing appears to be closed after filings were submitted to the Department of City Planning. One of the last remaining bowling alleys in Queens, Whitestone Lanes has been a staple for the Whitestone and…
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Jun. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry The city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) got an earful from Queens residents during a June 12 public hearing at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. Landlords and property owners were advised to steer clear of the hearing by the Rent Stabilization Association of New York which has a membership of…
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