Mayor announces new 9/11 memorial will be built in Whitestone to honor fallen...
Queens will be home to the city’s new memorial dedicated to the 99 service members from the borough who lost their lives in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq following the events of 9/11, Mayor Eric...
View ArticleWhitestone’s brand new drainage system spanning 120 blocks is finally...
After almost a decade in the making and a $128 million investment from the city, a complete overhaul of Whitestone’s sewer system is finally complete. The area’s elected officials, city agency heads...
View ArticleCrunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults rise, burglaries decline...
The amount of felony assaults across both northern and southern Queens soared during the 28-day period from April 29 to May 26, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest...
View ArticleFamous Queens bagel shop expands to Manhattan
Whitestone-based Utopia Bagels, a beloved staple in Queens since its opening in 1981, is set to expand for the first time in over 40 years, bringing its renowned bagels to Manhattan. The new location...
View ArticleHouse fires break out across Queens on Saturday in Whitestone, South Richmond...
The FDNY battled several house fires across the borough on Saturday, beginning with a blaze at 455 Beach 64th Street in the Arverne section of Far Rockaway. Engine 265 and Ladder 121 responded to a...
View ArticleAssemblymember Ron Kim honors AAPI leaders in Flushing, emphasizing...
Assemblymember Ron Kim concluded Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a ceremony on Friday, May 31, honoring notable leaders and organizations from the AAPI community. Kim,...
View ArticleLaw enforcement ghost car crackdowns continue with dozens of vehicles seized...
MTA Bridge and Tunnel officers, the NYPD and law enforcement partners impounded 55 vehicles from motorists crossing into Queens on the Whitestone Bridge on Monday, July 8, as a multi-agency crackdown...
View ArticleNew pickleball court unveiled in Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone
NYC Parks has unveiled a brand-new standalone pickleball court in Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone. The $13.5k project was celebrated on Monday, July 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by NYC...
View ArticleWhitestone’s first licensed cannabis retailer preparing to open for business
Whitestone’s first licensed cannabis dispensary will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early August to commemorate its grand opening. Long-time local business owner Jose Verdaguer will open Ignyte —...
View ArticleCrunching the Queens crime numbers: Rapes rise in southern Queens, felony...
The number of reported rapes spiked in southern Queens during the 28-day period from July 1-28, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleAssemblymember Berger allocates $300K to Queens Borough Safety Patrol Shmira...
Queens Assemblymember Sam Berger has secured $300,000 in state funding for the Queens Borough Safety Patrol (QBSP) Shmira, a non-profit, community-based emergency services group dedicated to enhancing...
View ArticleCelebrate National Dog Day: Unleash the fun at Queens’ best dog-friendly spots
For those looking to celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, Aug. 26, with their furry friends, there are a range of dog-friendly spots across the borough, from sprawling dog runs to all-inclusive cafes....
View ArticleCrunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes and burglaries increase across...
The amount of reported rapes and burglaries across Queens had notable increases during the 28-day period from Aug. 5 to Sept. 1, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s...
View ArticleSenior assaulted near Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone: NYPD
A 68-year-old man was brutally assaulted by a stranger in broad daylight near the entrance to Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone on Sunday afternoon, and police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are...
View ArticleSix NYPD officers honored at Suozzi’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ event for life-saving...
U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D-Queens, Long Island) hosted his annual “Hometown Heroes” event on Tuesday, Sept. 3, honoring ten law enforcement officers for their exceptional service. The ceremony,...
View ArticleA novel ‘Italian Heritage Street Festival’ is coming to Whitestone this month
A first-of-its-kind “Italian Heritage Street Festival” is coming to Whitestone on Sunday, Oct. 20. The initiative, led by City Council Member Vickie Paladino, who represents the area, aims to create a...
View ArticleGovernor Hochul signs Ground Lease Renewal Bill, marking victory for co-ops
Elected officials from northeast Queens gathered at Beech Hills Apartments in Douglaston last Thursday to celebrate the signing of the Ground Lease Renewal Bill, a new law that offers co-op owners and...
View ArticleHundreds gather in Whitestone for first-ever Italian Heritage Festival
The first annual Italian Heritage Festival to come to Whitestone brought together hundreds of locals of all ages on Sunday, Oct. 20, for pizza, vintage cars and cultural spirit. The outdoor festival,...
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