Sep. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Tap water may taste a bit different in the coming months amid the start of repairs on the city’s water supply system, officials announced at the Queens Museum in Corona on Monday. Situated underneath the Hudson River upstate, the Delaware Aqueduct serves as the main water delivery system…
Sep. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson A lineup of iconic New York food brands is coming to JFK Terminal-8 (T8). The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, 21 new dining, retail, entertainment, and amenity brands run by 13…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has announced the addition of five major retailers as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings for shoppers. Recent openings include Warby Parker, Gap and KIKO Milano, with Primark and H&M slated to open by the end of the year. The…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After Eric Adams became the first sitting mayor to be indicted with federal crimes on Wednesday evening, Queens elected officials from all ranks called for his resignation. From city council members to Albany representatives and one notable congresswoman, officials added to existing calls for Adams to step down…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A fully electric shuttle service is now running in the Rockaways, offering eco-friendly transportation as part of a new program. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the program’s launch on Monday, Sept. 23. Circuit…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens residents are invited to nominate their favorite teacher for the annual FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence, which celebrates public school teachers in each borough and awards winners with a $25,000 grand prize. The awards program, now in its sixth year, has been expanded to include 3-K teachers…
Sep. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), in collaboration with UN Climate Week, invites residents of all ages to take part in its weeklong climate-focused ‘STEMOCRACY’ Festival. The weeklong festival, held at the museum located at 47-01 111th St. in Flushing, runs from Sept. 22 to 28 and highlights the intersection…
Sep. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local elected officials, water safety advocates and families of drowning victims gathered on Friday, Sept 20, to honor the lives of seven New Yorkers who drowned this summer. Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, Joann Ariola and Shekar Krishnan attended the solemn event in Far Rockaway. Friday’s…
Sep. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A pilot program allowing American travelers to renew their passports online will now become a permanent fixture following its success. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, who pushed the State Department to address long passport processing times last year, announced on Friday that the program is now fully operational. While…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Ready to roll the dice and take a tour of Queens, one property at a time? The world’s most famous board game is getting a local twist with the debut of MONOPOLY: Queens Edition. This special version of the iconic game will be officially unveiled on Saturday, Oct.…