Jun. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks hosted a town hall meeting Monday, June 16, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center to address the impact of Trump administration policies on New Yorkers. Dozens of attendees filled the venue’s theater to hear Meeks deliver an overview of recent federal developments, followed by…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens man was sentenced to a decade in prison for a hate crime for punching out a Sikh man following a 2023 fender bender in Kew Gardens. The victim suffered a head injury and died five days later. Gilbert Augustin, 32, of 111th Avenue in Jamaica,…
Apr. 2, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 7-story mixed-use building with 16 residential units at 136-05 Kew Gardens Rd. in Kew Gardens. The building would be 68 feet tall and yield 12,891 square feet of space. The 16 units would account for 10,816 square feet, while…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens was alive with Irish spirit on Wednesday, March 26, as Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The event took place at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Queens Borough Hall, located at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens, and featured…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Girl Scouts of Greater New York kicked off another successful cookie-selling season last month, featuring popular favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas. While buying a box of cookies is often associated with enjoying a delicious treat and discovering new flavors, it also supports the organization’s larger mission…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello State Senator John Liu, in collaboration with Assembly Members Ed Braunstein, Nily Rozic, Ron Kim, and David Weprin, and Council Members Linda Lee, Sandra Ung, and James Gennaro, is partnering with the NYC Department of Finance to offer free sessions this tax season aimed at helping residents navigate…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Lynn Schulman made a special guest appearance at the Richmond Hill Block Association’s (RHBA) monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, where she delivered a speech outlining key updates for the district and presented the association with a certificate of recognition for its exceptional community service. Schulman,…
Jan. 19, 2024 By Rachel Butler and Aidan Pellegrino The Lunar New Year according to the Chinese zodiac is beginning on Saturday Feb. 10 and with 2024 set to be the year of the dragon there are many events taking place across Queens to mark the occasion. Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall located at 137-35 Northern Boulevard is hosting a series of month-long events including performances by Asian and Asian American artists. The first event will take place on Jan. 27 as an art exhibition “Remember” by Woomin Kim and the immigrant artist collaborative Lily and Honglei will be…
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