Dec. 5, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside Trad Weekend, a popular event featuring traditional Irish music, song and dance, will return to the neighborhood Thursday night for a four-night run at Courtyard Ale House. The event, which will take place at 8 p.m. every day from Dec. 5-8, returns to… Read more »
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NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point
Dec. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) broke ground on its new stadium in Willets Point Wednesday afternoon The 25,000-seater stadium, which will be named Etihad Park, is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2027 MLS season and will be the first-ever soccer-specific stadium in the five…
Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca, legendary St. John’s basketball coach, dies at 99
Dec. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry The St. John’s University community will gather to mourn legendary basketball coach Lou Carnesecca on the Hillcrest campus he loved with all of his heart Friday morning for his Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More Church, where he will be remembered not just for building a dynamic program,…
Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes nearly halved in southern Queens, grand larcenies continue to decline across borough
Dec. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rapes across southern Queens dropped significantly during the 28-day period from Nov. 4 to Dec. 1, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats from the NYPD. Additionally, grand larcenies continued to trend down across both northern…
Op-ed: The tax that will kill New York City
Dec. 4, 2024 By John J. Ciafone, Esq. The congestion price tax by the MTA will have devastating and lasting effects, toppling once the greatest City in the world. The middle class and working class will suffer immeasurably since many rely on their vehicles to go to work as they live in transportation deserts.…
Bird watchers unite: Join the first-ever Christmas Bird Count at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join the flock! The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP) is seeking volunteers for its first-ever Christmas Bird Count event on Sunday, Dec. 15, offering a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists to contribute to an important study. The event, which runs from 8 a.m.…
Sunnyside Community Services marks Giving Tuesday with one-day matching donation opportunity
Dec. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is celebrating Giving Tuesday with a call for donations that will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to the generosity of FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that encourages people… Read more »
AM Rajkumar introduces ‘Get Nonprofits Paid Act’ to ensure timely payments for nonprofit vendors in NYC
Dec. 3, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced a groundbreaking new bill, which will end months of waiting for nonprofits to receive payments. The ‘Get Nonprofits Paid Act’ will ensure prompt payments to the many nonprofits working for New York City. Under Rajkumar’s bill, the City will be required to…
Culture Lab’s “Paw-liday Celebration” in LIC to offer festive photo ops for pets
Dec. 3, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Pet owners in Long Island City will have an opportunity to capture a festive snap with their furry friends this Sunday at Culture Lab LIC’s “Paw-liday Celebration”. The event will take place indoors at Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave., between 2 and… Read more »
Op-ed: Why expanding child care is essential for Long Island City’s growth
Dec. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 2, 2024 By Laura Rothrock, President, Long Island City Partnership In Long Island City, we’re proud to hold the title of New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhood. We’re a true hub for residents, businesses, and workers alike. As the area continues to flourish, there’s no question that families are… Read more »