Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will host New York’s first-ever Korea Fest this Sunday, bringing more than 20 food vendors to the performing arts venue. The inaugural Korea Fest will take place from 2-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th… Read more »
Sep. 3, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A week before NYC students head back to the classroom, elected officials wrapped up their backpack giveaways to support families in their districts. On Thursday evening, students had the chance to choose from over 1,000 backpacks laid out on several tables along the 34th… Read more »
Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York Irish Center launched its 20th-anniversary season by announcing a series of new and unique programming initiatives beginning this month. The New York Irish Center, located at 10-40 Jackson Ave., has announced an Irish-language film festival, a new animation series from five-time… Read more »
Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The much-anticipated annual Sunnyside Post Mile will return this October with another Halloween-themed event. The event, which raises funds for Sunnyside Community Services, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with children’s dash events taking place along Skillman Avenue from 10:45… Read more »
Aug. 31, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Queens detectives are looking for the shooting suspect who opened fire on a man outside a home early on Saturday morning. Police said the 36-year-old victim was attacked outside a residence on the 2100 block of Steinway Street in Astoria at about 3:57 a.m. on Aug. 31. Officers…
Aug. 30, 2024 By Dean Moses A Queens kidnapping suspect is dead Friday, one day after he allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted a young child when he crashed his vehicle in an attempt to evade police, NYPD brass said. According to NYPD Assistant Chief of Detectives Jason Savino, cops were sparing no expense hunting…
Aug. 30, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The owner of a well-known establishment on the border of Woodside and Astoria, the Brewery Bar and Kitchen, is opening a new Irish bar in Jackson Heights, with plans to open by the fall. Padraic Sheridan, a native of Ireland’s County Cavan who opened… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2024 By bparry Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry The massive barge blaze that raged for hours on Newtown Creek in the Blissville section of Long Island City Tuesday night was sparked by an exploding lithium-ion battery that was among the scrap metal onboard the vessel, new FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker confirmed Thursday. During… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Angelica Vivas New York City is famous for its diverse cuisine, and some of the best bites can be found right here in Queens, where a quick train ride opens the door to a world of authentic and exciting dining experiences. Queens showcased 25 local eateries among the 400 participants…