“If we want to inspire students to make change in our society, the only way we can do that is if we fully understand and appreciate history and see that it’s not some distant past.”
Read MoreThe developers behind Innovation QNS, a massive multi-block project in Astoria, will host two town halls on plans for the project later this month.
Read MoreOver 100 court employees in New York State were fired Wednesday after they failed to comply with the Office of Court Administration’s vaccine mandate.
Read MoreMembers of the newly formed Corona Plaza Vendors Association developed a map of their placements and established community agreements to take charge of the space they frequent.
Read MoreThe Queens borough president appointed nearly 350 Queens residents to their local community boards last week, marking what is likely the most diverse class of community board members in the borough’s history.
Read MoreTwo correctional officers working on Rikers Island, including one from Queens, were arrested after they allegedly spent months helping to smuggle drugs and other banned items into the jail complex.
Read MoreThe votes are in and Queens neighborhoods most affected by the pandemic are getting anti-gun violence programs, community gardens and mental health services for parents and caregivers. It’s all part of the Civic Engagement Commission’s first-ever “The People’s Money.”
Read More“A lot of people just talk and want a paycheck but I really feel the care, concern and love from the people I work with and that’s unusual; it’s wonderful.”
Read MoreWith the end of pandemic eviction moratoriums, the court ramping up caseloads to get back on track and Right to Counsel expanded citywide, legal service providers say they are hard pressed to meet demands — to the point where they are turning away tenants.
Rockaway representatives and hospital staff gathered in Rockaway Park for the opening of a new, state of the art women’s health center.
“It sounds like the reason the judge rejected is due to partisan issues between Democrats and Republicans and… if that's the pretense to get fairer maps for those that live in Richmond Hill, I'm okay with that.”
Read MoreAfter a nearly two-year review, the city decided it would not give landmark status to the Janta House in Elmhurst. The decision comes as the home’s new owners threaten to demolish the building advocates say is worth preserving.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority released its 515-page third draft of its plan to redesign Queens’ bus network as the attempt to improve riders’ experiences and reduce congestion on Queens streets continues.
If a new piece of legislation from a Queens lawmaker passes, every New Yorker could one day own a small chunk of the Buffalo Bills should the team decide to leave the state for greener pastures.
Read MoreWhat do Italian and Senegalese music have in common? Two musicians performing at Flushing Town Hall next month are about to find out.
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