Aug. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Two days after a family was held hostage during a home invasion in Douglaston, city officials gathered outside local Council Member Vickie Paldino’s office on Monday afternoon to applaud the NYPD’s efficient response. Officials from the NYPD shared details about how the operation, which was compared to something…
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New pickleball court unveiled in Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone
Jul. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres NYC Parks has unveiled a brand-new standalone pickleball court in Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone. The $13.5k project was celebrated on Monday, July 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jackie Langsam and Council Member Vickie Paladino, who represents the district. “Francis Lewis…
Whitestone’s brand new drainage system spanning 120 blocks is finally complete days before hurricane season
May. 29, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After almost a decade in the making and a $128 million investment from the city, a complete overhaul of Whitestone’s sewer system is finally complete. The area’s elected officials, city agency heads and the workers who made it all happen, gathered on a quiet residential street Tuesday afternoon to…
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