Oct. 2, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A Flushing city council member is calling on Congress to extend a vital program that reimburses stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, tackling a widespread issue impacting residents both locally and across the country. Council Member Sandra Ung co-introduced a resolution on Sept. 26 to allow the government…
Oct. 1, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new interactive Japanese-style hotpot restaurant has opened its doors in Flushing, providing an all-you-can-eat experience featuring premium cuts of wagyu steak. Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House launched with a soft opening at 135-41 37th Ave. in mid-August and became fully operational in September. The restaurant is part of…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Senator John Liu is hosting a series of events in Flushing in honor of Senior Appreciation Month. All the events will be held at community centers geared toward seniors. From mooncake celebrations to a slew of birthday celebrations, there are several events to choose from this month. Senator…
Sep. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Sandra Ung (D-20) introduced new legislation prohibiting the DOT’s e-scooter program in parts of eastern Queens. During the City Council’s Stated Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, Ung introduced Intro 1045, which would prohibit the DOT from allowing a person, organization or entity that operates a fleet…
Sep. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Sandra Ung, in collaboration with New York Presbyterian Hospital, is offering free seasonal flu shots to adults this Sunday, Sept. 15th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free flu shot event will be held at her district office located at 136-21 Latimer Place, Suite 1D…
Sep. 13, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan U.S. Rep. Grace Meng announced Monday that a Queens-based labor organization received $3.8 million from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to invest in clean energy workforce development. The Education and Cultural Trust Fund of the Electrical Industry, which invests in electricians’ education, will use…
Sep. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Shops at Skyview will host a Moon Festival celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, inviting the Queens community to partake in the rich traditions of this important Asian holiday. The event, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m., offers a mix of complementary and ticketed activities, including cultural…
Sep. 4, 2024 By Dean Moses and Lloyd Mitchell A Queens husband was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in an apparent fit of rage inside a Queens spa, authorities said. According to police sources, officers from the 109th Precinct responded to a frantic 911 call that a female worker…
Aug. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for two women who ran away from the scene of a fatal collision in Queensboro Hill early Tuesday morning. One of the women was behind the wheel of a 2015 Ford U-Haul box truck traveling westbound on the Horace…
Aug. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and its hospitality partner Levy have announced a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs and a wide array of dining options for the 2024 US Open. Fans at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing will have the chance to indulge…