Jan. 11, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Botanical Garden Executive Director Evie Hantzopoulos on Tuesday, Jan. 10, announced an $8 million donation from the Joan N. and Norman Bluestone Foundation, a charitable organization headquartered in Jamaica, that will help support the garden’s educational programs and activities. Hantzopoulos was joined by members of the QBG board of trustees, elected officials… Read more »
Jan. 11, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The NYC Economic Development Corp. is pausing its plans to demolish the existing ferry terminal at Hunter Points South Park and is reevaluating its plans to construct a replacement dock 150 feet away in front of the main boardwalk by the Oval. The EDC, which oversees the city’s ferry… Read more »
Jan. 10, 2023, By Bill Parry Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) received crucial federal funding that will bolster programming the institution provides to the youth of western Queens, including those from the underserved communities at the Astoria, Queensbridge and Ravenswood Houses. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured $502,250 to provide… Read more »
Jan. 10, 2023 By Christian Murray Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Tuesday that she has secured $15 million in federal funds that will be going toward several Queens and Bronx community-based organizations. The lawmaker said that the funds will support 15 projects that are offered by non-profits or provided by city agencies — nine of which… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A well-liked Brazilian restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria has closed after a five-year run. Kilo, known for its traditional Brazilian food and for screening live soccer games, closed for good on Jan. 2, the restaurant announced on social media last week. The announcement did not specify the reason… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2023 Staff Report Schneps Media, publisher of over a dozen news websites and more than 80 print publications across New York City, Philadelphia and Florida, announced its acquisition of Queens Post — one of the leading local news operations serving Queens and Brooklyn. Queens Post, consisting of 11 news sites in Queens and one… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2023 By Christian Murray Northwell Health, the large healthcare provider, is increasing its presence in Long Island City. The company confirmed Friday that it is leasing 42,000 square feet at One Court Square. It will be opening a 3,400 square foot urgent care facility on the ground floor and will occupy office space… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A woman riding a Citi Bike was fatally struck by a cement truck in Astoria Thursday. Tamara Chuchi Kao, 62, was riding the bike at the intersection of 24th Avenue and 29th Street just after 5 p.m. when the truck hit her as it was rounding a corner, according… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for a man who allegedly shoved a woman to the ground and snatched her purse in Astoria on New Year’s Day. Authorities say that the 36-year-old victim was walking on 29th Street in Astoria, within the confines of the 114th Precinct, at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Jan…. Read more »
Jan. 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan and Paul Frangipane Around 100 people attended a memorial service in Long Island City Wednesday for Tony Vaccaro, a world-renowned fashion, celebrity and wartime photographer who died on Dec. 28. Family, friends, former colleagues and leaders in the photography industry celebrated Vaccaro’s life in an intimate gathering at the… Read more »