Tag: Queens
Honoring 99 Post-9/11 Fallen Service Members with New Memorial in Queens
The memorial is honoring the 99 fallen post-9/11 service members from New York City, and a third of them lived in Queens. Rendering by Douwe BlumbergQueens Borough President Donovan Richards and Mayor Eric Adams...
Rockaway A Train Project Site Tour Before Memorial Day Reopening
Oh, hey there! So, like, a bunch of MTA big shots and project peeps cruised over to the Rockaway A train site before it reopens on May 19. Ramy Mahmoud snapped some pics of...
Shake Shack’s Congestion Pricing Combo Ending Soon: Act Fast!
**Shake Shack's Congestion Pricing Combo Ending Soon: Act Fast!**Shake Shack, the beloved fast-casual burger chain, is currently offering a special deal for New Yorkers grappling with congestion pricing challenges. The Congestion Pricing Combo, priced...
NYCFC Breaks Ground on Etihad Park: NYC’s First Soccer-Specific Stadium in Willets Point
NYCFC Breaks Ground on Etihad Park: NYC's First Soccer-Specific Stadium in Willets PointNew York City FC (NYCFC) made history on Wednesday afternoon by breaking ground on its new stadium in Willets Point. The 25,000-seater...
Massive Two-Alarm Fire Engulfs Restaurants in Queens
A significant incident occurred in Queens on November 30, 2024, as a massive fire engulfed a row of storefronts in Rego Park. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) reported that the two-alarm blaze...
Announcement: Mayor Secures Labor Agreements for $1B Capital Projects at Willets Point
Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York president Gary LaBarbera, made a significant announcement regarding new labor agreements for various projects, including the redevelopment of Willets Point. The...
Deadly Queens Shootout: Cop Injured, Robbery Suspect Killed
Queens was the scene of a violent shootout between police officers and an armed robbery suspect that left one officer injured and the suspect dead. The incident took place on Nov. 19, 2024, when...
Armed Robbers Shoot Man Inside Store and Steal Watch in Queens: Police Investigation
Queens detectives are currently on the lookout for two armed robbers who shot and injured a man inside a store on Friday night. The incident took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. on November 8...
Queens Election Day Ballot Scanners Malfunction – What Went Wrong?
On Election Day, voters in Queens faced long lines and delays due to malfunctioning ballot scanners at polling centers. The scanners at various locations were not working properly, causing some voters to wait for...
Queens Bodega Worker Slashed by Freebie-Seeking Menace: Exclusive Coverage
A crazed individual attacked a deli worker in Queens on Sunday night when the worker refused to give him free items, as per the police. The incident took place at Nordomi Deli on Jamaica...
Family Fun at Circus Vazquez & Fl!p Circus in Queens: World-Class Acts this Fall
Circus Vazquez and Fl!p Circus are bringing world-class acts to Queens this fall, promising a fun-filled experience for families. Circus Vazquez, the largest family-owned big top circus in the United States, will be celebrating...
New Title: 2024 Mets Break 24-Year Drought, Clinch First Playoff Series in Queens Since...
The New York Mets have finally broken a 24-year drought by clinching their first playoff series victory in Queens since 2000. Francisco Lindor's grand slam in the sixth inning led the Mets to a...
Interborough Express Light Rail Project Progresses in MTA Capital Plan – Brooklyn Queens Connection
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently announced a $68 billion capital plan that includes the proposed Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The plan aims to start construction on the 14-mile IBX line...