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…
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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May. 22, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Hundreds of local residents filled out the lawn at Fort Totten Park in Bayside on Sunday afternoon for a free 80’s and Beyond music concert by the cover band Decadia. The event was sponsored by Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, who represents Northeastern Queens, and Queensborough Performing Arts Center, which organizes…
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Mar. 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Whitestone teenager Vasilios Golias was found dead in his Whitestone home on Wednesday morning. Police officers responded to a 911 call at 8:30 a.m. regarding an unconscious teen. The responding officers and EMS found the 17-year-old not breathing and unresponsive upon arrival. Officials declared him dead on the scene and began carrying out an investigation into the cause of his death, which is currently underway. Council Member Vickie Paladino, who represents the area, shared additional information about the incident on her official X account. Her office is coordinating with the 109th Precinct to share…
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