June 9, 2021 By Christian Murray Several candidates are running to represent the 23rd Council District—a position that is currently held by Barry Grodenchik who is not seeking re-election. In our latest podcast, we talk to Linda Lee who is one of seven Democrats campaigning for the seat. Lee, who is residents of Oakland Gardens and the… Read more »
June 9, 2021 By Ryan Songalia Locally grown artichokes, collard greens and other produce will be on shelves at a soon-to-open farm stand in front of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. The farm stand will be open each Thursday from July 1 through Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The produce is… Read more »
June 8, 2021 By Christina Santucci StreetsPAC, a political action committee (PAC) aimed at improving safety on New York City’s streets and supporting policies that promote walking, biking and transit, endorsed a slate of candidates for this month’s Primary Election. The group backed incumbent Queens Borough President Donovan Richards as its first choice for beep,… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Ryan Songalia A street co-naming in honor of a World War II hero was held Sunday in Whitestone. The intersection of 156th Street and Cryders Lane is now known as CPL. John McHugh Way, co-named after the Silver Star recipient who lived on the block for decades. McHugh fought in the… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci The Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing will kick off its first-ever summertime movie series this weekend – and each showing will feature themed snacks and activities. The outdoor series will begin with the animated flick Zootopia on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Subsequent screenings will feature 1980s classic Dirty Dancing,… Read more »
March 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci Some of the borough’s biggest names in entertainment will help celebrate the Queens Public Library’s 125th anniversary at a free virtual gala Tuesday. Actor, writer and producer Awkwafina, who is known for her hit show “Nora from Queens,” will make an appearance alongside “Shark Tank” star and FUBU clothing… Read more »
June 7, 2021 By Christina Santucci U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed more than a dozen Queens candidates for City Council over the weekend – through her political action committee (PAC), Courage to Change. She announced the PAC’s preferences during a rally Saturday outside City Hall with 60 Democratic Council candidates – including 18 from Queens…. Read more »
June 3, 2021 By Christian Murray Several candidates are running to represent the 23rd Council District—a position that is currently held by Barry Grodenchik, who is not seeking re-election. In our latest podcast, we talk to Steve Behar who is one of seven candidates campaigning for the seat. Behar, whose family has lived in the district… Read more »
June 2, 2021 By Christian Murray Hate-filled vandals scrawled swastikas and other ugly messages on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst Park today. The graffiti blanketed the memorial that features the names of 371 service members from Queens who gave up their lives in the Vietnam war. “This is the worst vandalism I have seen… Read more »
June 1, 2021 By Christina Santucci A 54-year-old real estate agent named Kelly Killian was struck and killed by an e-bike in Astoria Friday night – around the corner from where she lived. Police said they received a 911 call just after 8:30 p.m., and when emergency responders arrived at 31st Street and 21st Avenue,… Read more »