Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 126 units in a 26-story building at 25-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. The building features 417 residences, 291 of which are market rate. The other 126 units have been set aside for… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Queens Post Advertising Partner Queens residents are gaining enhanced access to premium banking services as Bethpage Federal Credit Union continues its expansion across the borough. With three branches opened, Bethpage is strengthening its commitment to serving Queens’ diverse communities ahead of its upcoming rebranding and… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Representative Grace Meng has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential influence at NASA. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research. Meng has penned a letter to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro calling…
Feb. 12, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez has awarded the Chocolate Factory Theater, a Long Island City performance space, a $1 million grant to fund the complete redevelopment of its permanent LIC facility. Gonzalez visited the Chocolate Factory Theater at 38-29 24th St. on Jan. 11 and presented it… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two seniors with Queens roots have dedicated their lives to those on the road to substance abuse recovery. David Tanner, 74, and Ira Weiss, 68, dutifully host weekly meetings bringing together dozens of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Attendees range from people currently in Samaritan Daytop…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway National Grid is set to begin essential construction work in the 30th Assembly District, a move intended to bolster the reliability of gas services. This District, represented by Assembly Member Steve Raga, covers the neighborhoods of Woodside, Elmhurst, Maspeth, Jackson Heights, Astoria, and… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City. Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order…
Feb. 12, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 16 luxury units in The Fifty LIC, an 11-story mixed-use building at 39-26 30th St. in Long Island City. As evidenced by its namesake, the building features 50 residences, 34 of which are market rate…. Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Tangerine Clarke Scores of immigrants last Saturday, chanting, who built Richmond Hill, who is going to protect Richmond Hill, and who will keep us safe, demonstrated against the Trump Administration’s rhetoric that is driving fear in nationals. “Please Show Some Compassion, Mr. President,” “We are All Immigrants,” “Together we are Home,” […]