Over 400 community residents found the key to sustainable homeownership and rental opportunities at Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Queens 2019 Housing Expo, where over a dozen housing experts were on hand to share advice on the ABCs of affordable housing. Potential first time home buyers in Queens had the opportunity to meet representatives from multiple private financial entities and […]
Neighborhood Development News
Dutch Kills Condo A seven-story condominium is planned for development on a parcel at 37-28 30th Street in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City. The proposed 70-foot-tall development will feature 33 residential units, a basement, a 40-foot-long rear yard and seven enclosed parking spaces, according to information posted on the YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard) website. A […]
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Receives Mission: Lifeline Award
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens has received the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is the only hospital in Queens to receive this distinction. This marks the second year in a row that the hospital has received this […]
Queens Nightlife Is Booming, New Study Shows
New York City is home to a population of 8.6 million residents and host to more than 60 million visitors annually. A report commissioned by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC’s Nightlife Economy – Impact, Assets and Opportunities, defines nightlife as “the activity that occurs between 6 pm and 6 am in five hospitality and entertainment subsectors: food […]
Nearly $200K For Woodside On The Move
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer joined Woodside on the Move (WOTM) and kids from its summer program at PS 152 in Woodside on June 19 to announce that $191,730 has been allocated to WOTM in this year’s budget. Nearly $152,000 of this allocation is specifically for WOTM’s efforts to assist tenants and residents with housing-related issues and to preserve affordable housing […]
COBBLESTONES PUB and BIERGARTEN
Cobblestones Pub and Biergarten has been a home away from home for Queens residents for the last 34 years, earning them local, unofficial landmark status. With the inauguration of their spectacular Biergarten last year, it’s clear that no other establishment can rival Cobblestones Pub for its spacious bi-level, indoor dining rooms, great food at reasonable prices, friendly staff and great […]
Astoria Bookshop’s New Releases
Summer is in full swing and Astoria Bookshop has hot new books on their shelves. Some of them even come with free gifts with purchase, while supplies last: a limited edition bookmark for The Nickel Boys, a luggage tag for The Dead Girl in 2A, and a school folder for The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! Check out some […]
Local-Express
Sharita ManickamSharita Manickam grew up in Maryland. After graduating from the University of Maryland, she moved to New York City, where she worked in marketing until her first daughter was born. During the next couple of years, Sharita discovered a passion for writing and co-wrote a television drama script for a major network. Her love of writing, coupled with her love […]
Music & Movies At Astoria Park: Clueless; Jersey Jukebox
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition continues its 2019 Movies on the Waterfront Series on Monday, July 29 at sunset on the Astoria Park Great Lawn with the modern day high school comedy-drama, Clueless. So bring a blanket or a chair because everyone is invited to enjoy this free movie under the stars with the beautiful backdrop that can only be […]
Addabbo Wants NY To Profit From Mobile Sports Betting As NJ Has
New Jersey made history back in May by taking in more money from sports betting than Nevada for the first time ever, and NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., the chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, says a large portion of that money came from New York bettors. According to their individual states’ gaming controls, New Jersey […]