Dec. 20, 2024 By Emily Davenport and QNS News Team After decades of helping New Yorkers celebrate life’s biggest moments, Party City is throwing its final party—announcing the closure of all its stores, including its last two locations in Queens. On Friday, Dec. 20, CEO Barry Litwin informed corporate employees during a meeting that…
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Retail giant Primark celebrates grand opening of second location in the borough at Queens Center Mall
Dec. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Irish fashion retail giant Primark held a grand opening celebration for its second location in the borough at the Queens Center mall in Elmhurst Thursday morning. Primark has opened a 37,000-square-foot, two-story space in the mall, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd., and has now opened 10 stores in…
Elmhurst kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting at Veteran’s Grove Playground
Dec. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 2, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post Staff Elmhurst residents came together to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Monday, Nov. 25, for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Grove Playground. The festive event, which kicked off at 5 p.m. on Judge St. and… Read more »
Sen. Mike Gianaris hosts DMV in Elmhurst to help residents secure REAL IDs ahead of 2025 deadline
Oct. 10, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris hosted the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the Queens Public Library in Elmhurst Wednesday to help local residents secure their REAL IDs, which will be required to board domestic flights and access some federal facilities starting May next year…. Read more »
Monopoly: Queens Edition unveiled – find out which beloved local spots made the board!
Oct. 5, 2024 By Tara Siegel Did your favorite Queens spots make the board? Saturday, Oct. 5, marked the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Monopoly: Queens Edition. The event, held at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, revealed the local spots that have earned a place on the iconic board game. Several notable speakers were…
Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue
Sep. 6, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Community leaders and local business owners gathered Thursday afternoon to demand action against a rise in criminal organizations, drug rings, human trafficking, prostitution and shoplifting syndicates along Roosevelt Avenue. The event, which took place at 90-20 Elmhurst Ave., was organized by former City Council… Read more »
NYC restaurant week is back with over 30 restaurants participating in Queens
Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »
Four gunmen sought in armed robbery in broad daylight near Citi Field: NYPD
Apr. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry A man was robbed at gunpoint in the shadows of Citi Field earlier this month and police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are still looking for the four suspects believed to be behind the incident. Police say the 50-year-old victim was walking near 126-30 35th Ave. in broad…
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