State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing), joined by Executive Director Jenn Silvers of the YMCA of Greater New York – Flushing, announced the allocation of $230,000 for lobby renovations. With the $125,000 allocated by Assemblyman Kim and the $105,000 from Senator Stavisky, the redesign of the lobby will improve traffic control and create more open […]
NYC Helps Make Path To Citizenship Easier
The deadline to apply for a state lottery that will pay the $680 application fee for naturalized U.S. citizenship is September 23. NaturalizeNY, a $1.25 million public-private initiative to encourage and assist eligible immigrants in New York State with becoming U.S. citizens, including a lottery for paid vouchers to apply for naturalization for 2,000 low-income and citizenship eligible immigrants was […]
Local Express
Frances Luhmann McDonald“I think it all started in PS 122 – my life, that is – continuing on with a New York City education, a New York City job, and raising my two kids in New York City. I have been ‘retired’ for a few years now, but am still very busy in my neighborhood.” —Frances Luhmann McDonald, a member of United […]
Astoria Woman, 80, Killed In Freak Accident On Broadway
An 80-year-old woman was killed and two others were severely injured in Astoria, after a van lost control and went in reverse down 32nd Street, crossed the intersection at Broadway, and backed up into a food cart. Police from the 114th responded to a call at around 2:30 p.m. to 32-01 32nd St., where the popular food cart was pinned […]
The Buccaneer Diner
The Buccaneer Diner has been a fixture on Astoria Blvd. in Jackson Heights since 1976 and has been welcoming locals, Mets fans, passengers at La Guardia, and livery drivers for 40 years. The chefs at the Buccaneer Diner make nearly everything served from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. The gregarious owner, Costa Alexiou, chooses his own fish and seafood […]
Long Island City Mural Unveiled
A team of young artists have inspired a holistic view of healthy living at the Queensbridge Houses through a new mural on the Jacob A. Riis Settlement House community center (10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island City). Created in response to the community’s tradition of memorial shrines and murals, the youth tackled health issues faced by Queensbridge residents, such as HIV/AIDS, […]
Queens Museum Closed Until September 11
Due to the heightened security for the US Open tennis tournament, access to the Queens Museum, which is located a few hundred feet away, is affected. As such, the museum has been closed as of Saturday, September 3 until the September 11 conclusion of the tournament. The September 18 opening of Queens Museum’s new exhibition, Mierle Laderman Ukeles: Maintenance Art […]
Chick-Fil-A Has Come To Queens Center
Chick-fil-A has selected Queens resident, Paul Daniels as the local franchise owner of its first Queens restaurant, which just opened at Queens Center Mall on September 1. Chick-fil-A will be hiring approximately 80 full- and part-time team members, who will be paid above the minimum wage, and are guaranteed Sundays off. Job openings are listed at jobs.nyccfa.com. Nearly everything on […]
Flushing Town Hall’s Exciting Fall Lineup: Concerts, Family
Embracing its mission to provide “Global Arts for a Global Community,” Flushing Town Hall brings the world to Queens’ doorstep this fall with an amazing lineup of jazz concerts, world music, dance, family programs, workshops, film, poetry – and even cheese! “This fall, we have something fun and fantastic for everyone at Flushing Town Hall,” said Flushing Town Hall Executive […]