Apr. 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow is confident that the MTA has “done a good job” showcasing the critical importance of its $68.4 billion five-year capital plan, with state officials set to deliver a budget on April 1. Crichlow, who heads the MTA division response for the subway and…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato recently introduced two pro-law enforcement bills aimed at addressing the ongoing police staffing shortage in New York City. These bills, A.5376 and A.3968, were included in the New York State Assembly One House Budget and are a key component of a broader strategy…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Southeast Queens elected officials are slamming the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) for not including the area in a recently launched commercial truck parking pilot program. Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers and Nantasha Williams held a joint press conference on Thursday off Rockaway Blvd and 144th Terrace, rallying…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall RiseBoro Community Partnership and Slate Property Group announced that leasing has begun for the 317 affordable apartments for low-income and formerly homeless individuals at Baisley Pond Park Residences at 143-06 135th Ave. in South Jamaica on Thursday, March 27. Of the 317 units, 125 of them have been set aside…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As the New York Mets enter the 2025 season with aspirations of building a dynasty on the field, the organization has already accomplished it in the kitchen. For the third consecutive year, Citi Field has been named the winner of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In a heartfelt tribute to the late Claire Shulman, former Queens Borough President, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens has officially renamed The Pavilion building as the “Claire Shulman Pavilion.” This recognition comes after a vote by the health system’s Board of Directors on Thursday, March 27, and honors Shulman’s…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has finally arrived, and the Queens County Farm Museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, is the perfect place to embrace the season. With a variety of exciting activities, the farm offers a chance to enjoy the warmer weather and witness the renewal of farm life and…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A new entrepreneurship initiative is empowering LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by the justice system with career skills and economic opportunities. The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has partnered with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch a groundbreaking entrepreneurship program designed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals who have been previously…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel Queens is home to a large number of Black-owned establishments spanning various industries, from cuisine and fashion to music and art. These businesses not only contribute to the borough’s economic growth but also reflect the resilience and creativity of Black entrepreneurs. Many of these establishments draw on the…