Dec. 18, 2024 By Tracey Khan In the heart of Queens, a story of loss, resilience, and unwavering love unfolds inside Caribbean Cabana—a beloved restaurant, bar, and lounge that has stood firm for 17 years thanks to two extraordinary sisters. Pamela Ramsewack and Angela Singh, co-owners of the establishment, never planned to be restaurateurs. But […]
Dec. 18, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 18, 2024 By Shane O’Brien MoMA PS1 has received a $1 million gift for new exhibitions from the Teiger Foundation, which supports curators of contemporary visual art. The gift will allow the museum, located at 22-25 Jackson Ave., to create a Teiger Foundation Exhibition Fund and directly support the… Read more »
Dec. 18, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median rent in Northwest Queens rose year-over-year in November 2024, marking the second consecutive month to experience such an increase, while the number of lease signings and available inventory continued to climb, according to a report by the real estate firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Northwest Queens…
With a new year comes new opportunities for New Yorkers making the minimum wage. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents hourly in 2025, to $16.50 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the rest of the state will see an increase to…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Grab your furry friends and get ready for a night of lights, lanterns, and wagging tails. On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Tianyu Lights Festival will host ‘Twinkle Tails Night,’ a pet-friendly event for one night only, at Citi Field in Flushing. Since Nov. 29, the festival has…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 17, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team The Lavender Court Ladies Luncheon celebrated outstanding women leaders in Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 10, honoring their achievements across business, community advocacy, and leadership. Hosted by the event founders, Queens Deputy Borough President Ebony Young and restaurateur Gianna… Read more »
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Ron Kim, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging, expressed disappointment and confusion following Governor Kathy Hochul’s veto of his bill aimed at regulating Adult Day Care Centers. The bill, A10142, sought to give the New York State Office for the Aging (SOFA) greater oversight over…
Dec. 17, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Joseph Kemp, a Queens native and resident of Long Island City, was recently named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work as CEO of Games that Matter LLC. Games that Matter, a non-governmental organization (NGO), leverages gamification to drive positive change… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_86269" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A Long Islander fleeing police in Astoria rammed his ghost car into a group of pedestrians in front of The Queensboro in Jackson Heights, injuring two. Via Google Maps[/caption]
Dec. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Dec. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Something is buzzing at LaGuardia Airport. LaGuardia Terminal B has unveiled a ‘Terminal Bee,’ the airport’s new holiday ambassador, just in time for the holidays. LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of the latest state-of-the-art terminal, announced the character’s debut on Thursday, Dec 12. ‘Terminal…