Nov. 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The state is putting together plans to fix the lights in Gantry Plaza State Park that have been tripping out since Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. The NYS Parks Dept. aims to revamp the entire underground wiring system at the park. The damaged wiring is responsible for most of… Read more »
Nov. 17, 2020 Staff Report The winners of the Queens Post Halloween photo contest were awarded their prizes Monday. Halina Nix, 6, and her brother Nathaniel, 10, were voted as having the best costumes. The pair were awarded $250, with Halina winning for her costume as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Nathaniel for being disinfectant… Read more »
Nov. 17, 2020 By Michael Dorgan About 80 attendees gathered outside a Long Island City restaurant Friday to bring attention to the hardship facing many small businesses. Elected officials and a coalition of Queens business owners met outside Little Chef Little Café, located at 5-43 48th Ave., and called on the federal government and… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A virtual turkey-trot starts Friday to raise funds for PS/IS 78Q. The event will take place between Nov. 20 and Nov. 29 and participants have the option to sign up for a 5K or 1-mile race. Participants are free to run the route of their choosing and then upload… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Creek and the Cave, a staple venue in the Long Island City comedy scene, has shut permanently after a 14-year-run. The much-lauded comedy club and restaurant, located at 10-93 Jackson Ave., has closed for good, its owner Rebecca Trent announced on social media Thursday. “The Creek and the… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at knifepoint near the NYCHA Queensbridge Houses development last month. The perpetrator approached the 33-year-old victim outside 40-07 12 St. on Oct. 29 at around 11:45 p.m. and displayed a knife, according to police. The suspect demanded cash before… Read more »
Nov. 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A group of Astoria business owners and a non-profit are coming together to put up a large Christmas tree inside Athens Square Park on 30th Avenue next week. The group, which is comprised of Greek-American and Italian-American business owners, plans to put up a 27-foot tall tree inside the… Read more »
Nov. 10, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Ten apartments in a newly-constructed building in Astoria are up for grabs through the city’s affordable housing lottery. The units, located at 25-22 30th Dr., include studios that will go for $1,600 per month with one-bedroom units renting for $2,049. Applicants have until Nov. 25 to apply and units… Read more »
Nov. 11, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The police released photos Monday of three suspects who allegedly beat up and robbed a man in Astoria last month. The group, according to police, attacked a 58-year-old man in the vicinity of Astoria Boulevard and 22nd Street on Oct. 3 at around 12:30 a.m. The suspects punched and… Read more »
Nov. 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A 26-year-old man was shot three times in front of a purported “party” building near the Astoria Houses NYCHA complex Saturday. The victim, identified as Emmanuel Scott, was shot while standing outside 8-23 Astoria Blvd. at around 11:25 p.m., according to police. He was struck in the right ankle,… Read more »