May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City’s curbside composting program has reached a new milestone, with more than 5.4 million pounds of compostable material collected between May 18 and May 24, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The total marks the highest amount collected in a single week since the city…
May. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson New York City residents can take advantage of more than 450 public computer centers across the five boroughs, offering free access to technology and training aimed at closing the digital divide. Operated by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), the centers—including 128 locations in Queens—provide free…
May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng held a community listening session with local residents and Queens organizations in Elmhurst Wednesday morning to highlight the “devastating impact” that cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) would have on the local community, citing reports that the Trump Administration is planning to slash…
May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has added two new tenants to its retail lineup over a two-week period, continuing its efforts to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. Poke Island Grill, a fast-casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, opened in the mall’s food court on Sunday, May 25. The…
May. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson An event for comic book lovers and collectible enthusiasts of all ages is returning to Far Rockaway. The eighth Queens Culture Clash will be held on Sunday, June 8 at the Knights of Columbus building located at 333 Beach 90th St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission…
May. 28, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Woodhaven and Richmond Hill received a splash of color over Memorial Day weekend, as local residents came together to paint the neighborhoods’ first large-scale community mural—one brushstroke at a time. The mural, titled “Kids Make Neighborhoods,” was created on both sides of the Park Lane South underpass between…
May. 28, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect who allegedly punched out a J train rider during an attempted robbery during the morning rush on Thursday, May 22. The 26-year-old victim was on the Manhattan-bound platform at the 111th…
May. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres High school juniors and seniors in Queens and Long Island have the chance to win $1,000 for creating a short video that raises awareness about traffic and pedestrian safety while also highlighting state laws designed to keep people safe on the streets. The 2025 Lowell Wolf Memorial Scholarship…
May. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin bus operations at a newly constructed interim bus terminal located at 90-01 168th Street in Jamaica, starting Sunday, June 1, as part of a transition plan tied to the upcoming redevelopment of the existing 165th Street/Jamaica Bus Terminal. The temporary relocation…
May. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is continuing his commitment to health and community services with a series of upcoming events that aim to educate, support and connect residents across his district. From free health screenings to public resource fairs and transportation access, Addabbo is offering multiple opportunities for constituents to…