March 31, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Western Queens residents have just a few days left to have their say on which capital projects in their district should be funded via a process known as participatory budgeting. Participatory budgeting is a process in which area residents can pitch ideas and vote on how to spend $1… Read more »
March 31, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released video of two suspects wanted for allegedly firing a gun in broad daylight near Murray Park in Long Island City last week. The suspects, who are both male, discharged a firearm multiple times at the intersection of 11th Street and 45th Avenue at approximately 3:25 p.m…. Read more »
March 31, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Prost! Alewife Brewing, an expansive German beer hall-style taproom located in the heart of Sunnyside, announced the special release of five exceptionally crafted beers just in time for spring. The small-batch brewery, located at at 41-11 39th St., focuses on brewing traditional and innovative styles of beers, using malts… Read more »
March 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan City Councilwoman Julie Won helped to organize a donation drive for migrants held on March 26 that brought in more than 50 large bags of clothing, shoes and other essentials. The event, called Sunnyside Swap, was held at Won’s district office in Long Island City with hundreds of local… Read more »
March 30, 2023 By Bill Parry LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams and Councilwoman Julie Won co-hosted a special event at the Long Island City campus on March 24 in honor of Women’s History Month in which eight women from western Queens were recognized for their dedication, commitment to community service and hard work. “The… Read more »
March 30 2023, By Michael Dorgan The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that it plans to install traffic lights at the Astoria intersection where a 7-year-old girl was struck dead by an SUV in February, answering the calls of local leaders, residents and the victim’s family. The agency will install the traffic signals in… Read more »
March 30, 2023 By Zach Gewelb Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen leaving her residence at the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria on Wednesday morning. Authorities say that Ayana Farmer was last seen leaving Ravenswood Houses, located at 35-06 21st St., at approximately 8:20 a.m. on March 29. She has a… Read more »
March 29, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The popular retail chain Target held a soft opening for its new store in Long Island City on Tuesday, March 28, three days before its official grand opening. Target is opening its new store at 1 Court Square West, a retail building connected to the former Citigroup Building known… Read more »
March 29, 2023 By Julia Moro Community Board 1 will hold a meeting Monday, April 3, to discuss the Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) intent to grant licenses to Blaze Astoria on Steinway Street and Urban Weeds on Ditmars Boulevard. The board received a 30-day notice regarding the licensure of the two cannabis shops set… Read more »
March 29, 2023 By Bill Parry Several firefighters were injured while battling a three-alarm fire in a one-story commercial building in Astoria on Wednesday morning, according to the FDNY. One firefighter was seriously injured and another five firefighters suffered minor injuries battling the fire that tore through the Lion-Aire warehouse at 34-38 31st St., beneath… Read more »