Man dies trying to cross the Long Island Expressway in Flushing
A pedestrian attempting to cross the Long Island Expressway was fatally struck early Thursday morning in Flushing.
View ArticleRecent phone scam preys on elderly: 109th Precinct
Scammers have been placing calls to the home phone numbers of elderly victims in the past week, according to a statement on the 109th Precinct Community Council Facebook page.
View ArticleTech nonprofit to host annual gala at MoMA PS1
Coalition for Queens (C4Q), a nonprofit which aims increase economic opportunity by fostering a technology ecosystem, is hosting its third annual gala next Wednesday at MOMA PS1 in Long Island City.
View ArticleAnnual Italian Heritage Celebration held at City Hall Wednesday
The Annual Italian Heritage Celebration was held Wednesday at City Hall and drew nearly three hundred guests to the Council Chambers to honor Italian culture and commemorate the 100th birthday of Frank...
View ArticleCity called to task on Pan Am shelter by pols, civic groups
A homeless shelter housed at the former Pan American Hotel in Elmhurst continues to draw criticism from State Senator Tony Avella and city groups demanding accountability.
View ArticleOpen casting call for film set in Whitestone in the ’80s
A film on 1980s youth culture from the director behind “The Wrestler” is holding an open casting call for background roles.
View ArticleCB 7 demands size restriction to renew permit on Whitestone development
Members of the CB7 Zoning Committee on the Whitestone Waterpointe redevelopment project recommended a renewal of the project's special permit on one condition: that the deed include a restriction that...
View ArticleAffordable housing, possible bus terminal in update on Flushing rezoning
The city plans to add mandatory affordable housing to all new developments and to consider adding a new bus terminal in a section of Flushing targeted for a major zoning initiative.
View ArticleQueensborough Community College gallery exhibits photos, LED lights
“We are extremely proud to welcome three such distinguished, renowned artists whose powerful works represent the fascinating cultures of people and places around the world.” said Faustino Quintanilla,...
View ArticleHong Kong Dragon Boat Festival awards charity funds, announces next festival
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Charity awards were awarded last week in a conference which also revealed the dates of next year’s boat races.
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