Jan. 8, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Exterior work is progressing on La Vita, a highly anticipated 16-story mixed-use development located at 133-25 37th Ave. in Flushing. Once completed, this modern complex will rise 198 feet tall and span 263,151 square feet, offering a blend of residential, hospitality, and retail spaces. La Vita will feature…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fast-casual restaurant chain Just Salad is celebrating the grand opening of its second Queens location in Bayside this week. The new store, located in The Bay Terrace Shopping Center at 212-09 26th Ave., officially soft opened in December and follows the success of its first Queens location in…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson An airline from north of the border will soon operate from JFK Airport’s Terminal 6 (T6). Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, will operate from JFK T6 when it opens to passengers in 2026. Air Canada will operate alongside Star Alliance partners Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and…
Jan. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Queens Borough President’s office has officially opened applications for the 2025 Queens Community Board appointments. The process is open to new applicants and existing members seeking reappointment. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. For the fifth consecutive year, the application process has been fully digitized,…
Jan. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Two thieves were caught on camera stealing an ATM at an East Elmhurst convenience store just before Christmas. The NYPD says the two perpetrators belong to a three-man crew that has broken into 49 commercial establishments across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx in the last four months…
Jan. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway A New York nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors has teamed up with Elmhurst Hospital to host training classes for its upcoming 5K rowing event, creating a unique opportunity for survivors, supporters, and dragon boat enthusiasts to strengthen their skills and foster community. Paddle for the Cure NYC, with…
Jan. 7, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87093" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Long Island City-based JetBlue say two stowaways were found dead in the landing gear compartment of on of its flights out of JFK Airport on Monday night after arriving in Florida. QNS/file[/caption]
Jan. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Flushing for the Jan. 4 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Sunday. The winning ticket was purchased at Freshmart, located at 40-38 Union St. This adds to Flushing’s recent streak of lottery success, including a $256 million jackpot winner…
Jan. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson A popular West Coast bakery is bringing its sweet success to the East Coast. 85°C Bakery Cafe, a renowned bakery chain with over 1,000 locations worldwide, is expanding its presence in the U.S. with a grand opening in Flushing’s Tangram Shopping Mall this weekend. The new location, situated…
Jan. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson Visitors to the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing can experience a colorful winter wonderland through “Lektrik: A Festival of Lights,” a large-scale light installation running now through March 2025. The event, located at the garden at 43-50 Main St., features over 100 illuminated lamp scenes created by 150…