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LaGuardia Community College offers tuition-free healthcare and GED programs for New Yorkers

Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City is offering two tuition-free training programs aimed at equipping New Yorkers with essential skills for careers in healthcare finance and operations and supporting individuals seeking to complete their General Educational Development (GED) tests. One of the…

Teen on stolen scooter crashes into man at Astoria Park, breaking his leg: NYPD

March 13, 2025 By Bill Parry As the sun set over Astoria Park on Sunday evening, casting long shadows across the soccer field, an unexpected intruder wrecked the bucolic scene. A 17-year-old on a scooter sped across the pitch and onto the surrounding running track, colliding with a 63-year-old man. Before he could flee, parkgoers… Read more »

Asian-inspired LIC Food Hall to open near Queensboro Plaza this May

Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Asian-themed food hall is set to open in Long Island City this May, bringing a wide selection of eateries inspired by the night markets of Asia. LIC Food Hall, located at 27-17 42nd Rd. in Star Tower LIC near Queensboro Plaza,…

Burglars steal over $20K from three Sunnyside businesses in early morning heist: NYPD

Mar. 12, 2025 By bparry March 12, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City are looking for three burglars who broke into a nail salon, a bodega, and another shop on the same Queens Boulevard block in Sunnyside just moments apart during the early morning of Sunday, March…

Eat your way around the world on Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria’s ‘Restaurant Row’

March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Western Queens is a foodie’s paradise, where every corner offers a taste of something new. Nowhere is this more evident than Ditmars Boulevard —Astoria’s own “Restaurant Row.” This vibrant stretch is a melting pot of flavors, reflecting the many cultures that call the neighborhood home. A casual stroll down… Read more »

Raise a pint! The best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Western Queens

Mar. 11, 2025 By jmilitello March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather with friends, raise a pint, and enjoy a lively night out—whether you’re Irish by heritage or just for the day. From cozy neighborhood pubs pouring the perfect pint of Guinness to bustling bars with…

Cyclist wanted for punching, slashing man in Jackson Heights street dispute: NYPD

Mar. 7, 2025 By bparry March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Cops are looking for a cyclist who allegedly assaulted a pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights late last month. The 28-year-old man was walking past 90-01 Roosevelt Avenue at around 5:06 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, when he engaged in a dispute…

Sunnyside Gardens man killed during early morning house fire: FDNY

Mar. 7, 2025 By bparry March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry A 65-year-old man was killed when an early morning house fire gutted his home in the Sunnyside Gardens historic district on Friday. The FDNY received a call just before 3 a.m. of a blaze at 39-11 46th St. and dispatched 12 units with…

Gonzalez, Valdez back increased state funding for New York parks following Park Advocacy Day

Pepsi sign Gantry Plaza State Park / Hunters Point Park South (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Mar. 6, 2025 By sobrien March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have expressed support for increases in state funding for New York State Parks following calls from activists for Park Advocacy Day in Albany last week. Rob Basch, president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy…