Queens’ first Vietnam War Memorial finally opens in Elmhurst
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The memorial features the names of the 371 Queens service members who died during the Vietnam War or who are classified as missing in action.
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Queens Public Library reveals most popular books of 2019
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama, James Patterson and Margaret Atwood were all major players on the Queens Public Library’s list.
Read MoreClemency advocates call on Cuomo to release long-serving inmates
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“Governor Cuomo needs to know that there are people inside who deserve the clemency I got.”
Read MoreSignificant racial disparities affect every community board in Queens
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White people are overrepresented on every single Queens community board. Latinx residents are underrepresented on all but one.
Read MoreDeaf and hearing students combine talents for Queens Theatre musical
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“Once Upon a Mattress” is a comedic take on the fairytale “The Princess and the Pea.”
Read MoreResidents battle sewage floods in Queens Village
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After several recent rainstorms, residents of 231st Street near Seward Avenue claim they faced a deluge of water in their basements that they were scrabbling to clean.
Read MoreCity agency mismanages gardens designed to curb flooding, Stringer reports
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Auditors from Stringer’s office examined 102 gardens citywide that were maintained by DEP, and found that that the vast majority were improperly maintained
Read MoreCorona and Elmhurst families face major health and housing obstacles: report
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The neighborhoods’ children lack basic supports, including affordable housing and behavioral health services.
Read MoreInfluential immigrants’ rights group backs challenger in Assembly District 34
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Make the Road Action is endorsing Jessica González-Rojas.
Read MoreQueens senator tackles CUNY infrastructure woes
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Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky stressed the importance of capital funding, or infrastructure funding, for college buildings in New York City and throughout the CUNY system.
Read MoreHundreds pack Queens DMVs as state allows licenses for undocumented immigrants
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The Green Light Law withstood court challenges and took effect Monday.
Read MoreQueens Jewish leaders consider community safety after Jersey City attack
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Queens has had a number of high profile anti-Semitic incidents this year.
Read MoreFive Queens CMs have yet to support homeless housing bill
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“Having this set-aside is only a logical step to moving families out of shelter.”
Read MoreFlushing residents push for a path through tangled roadways
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Local organizations have championed several park projects, including a plan called the Kissena Way, which would create a network of pedestrian paths and cycle trails.
Read MoreConstantinides proposes Borough Hall caucus of Queens NYCHA leaders
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“We have to make sure their voice is part of big decisions on land use, parks and capital funding.”
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