Dec. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In response to a growing gig economy, the New York State Dept. of State recently launched a new campaign to promote jobs that require a state-issued license. The ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign is a public service message to inform New Yorkers about the dozens of licensed professions…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Arts4all Foundation hosted a commemoration event at Queens College in Flushing, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th birthday. Anna Eleanor Fierst, the former First Lady’s great-granddaughter, attended the event to speak about her family’s legacy…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday the closure of 25 migrant shelters across New York City and upstate New York, with several facilities in Queens already shut down. The closures, part of the administration’s efforts to manage the asylum seeker crisis, will continue between December and March. The list…
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) marked its 13th anniversary with its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kwanzaa candles. The event highlighted the evolution of RWNYC from a casino into a full-fledged entertainment destination, complete with a hotel, diverse dining options, and community-focused initiatives. Michelle Stoddart, senior vice […]
Dec. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local church in Far Rockaway is hosting a festive holiday sing-along this weekend, just in time for Christmas. The Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene is presenting Handel’s Messiah and Christmas carol sing-along at their church, located at 14-14 Central Avene. The Central Presbyterian Church of…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Colum Motherway Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial zoning reform plan, “City of Yes,” was approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 31-20 vote. The approval marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, though it remains highly contentious, particularly…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry One day after Mayor Eric Adams expressed his willingness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration on addressing the migrant crisis and signaled a readiness to meet with former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) head Tom Homan, Council Member Robert Holden called on the mayor to reopen…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the NYPD have announced the indictment of 11 alleged members after a three-and-a-half-year investigation, entitled ‘Operation: Deadliest Catch,’ into gang violence in Southeast Queens. The alleged members are from the ‘Whole Blocc Boys’ (WBB) and ‘Score On Anything’ (SOA) – two subsets…
Dec. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) broke ground on its new stadium in Willets Point Wednesday afternoon The 25,000-seater stadium, which will be named Etihad Park, is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2027 MLS season and will be the first-ever soccer-specific stadium in the five…
Dec. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry The St. John’s University community will gather to mourn legendary basketball coach Lou Carnesecca on the Hillcrest campus he loved with all of his heart Friday morning for his Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More Church, where he will be remembered not just for building a dynamic program,…