This week’s edition of The Queens Courier brings a closer look at key developments across the borough, highlighting both community-driven efforts and major infrastructure projects.
A significant milestone at JFK Airport made headlines as Governor Kathy Hochul joined hundreds of union workers for the topping-out ceremony of the $4.2 billion Terminal 6. The event marked the completion of the terminal’s steel framework, a crucial step in the airport’s transformation. The terminal, which will open in phases starting in 2026, is expected to create 4,000 jobs, including 1,800 union positions, and provide a boost to local minority- and women-owned businesses through a 30% MWBE participation goal.
NYCFC also took center stage with its third annual Consulate Cup in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The charity soccer tournament brought together diplomats from 16 nations, with Team Georgia defeating a squad representing the NYPD in the final match. The event raised funds for City in the Community, a nonprofit that supports youth soccer programs throughout New York City, aiming to improve physical and mental health for local kids.
In Richmond Hill, students at Richmond Hill High School are set to benefit from a new $5 million culinary kitchen classroom. The state-of-the-art facility will provide hands-on training in the culinary arts, preparing students for careers in the city’s booming hospitality industry. The project, supported by Council Member Lynn Schulman and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, is part of a larger effort to offer vocational education and real-world skills to students in Queens.
In local activism, 12-year-old Paul Ciafone, a middle school student from Queens, launched a book donation drive benefiting the Community Center Services Organization in Elmhurst. The drive is helping to establish the center’s first library, providing much-needed reading materials for underserved families. Paul’s personal experiences with reading and his desire to give back inspired the project, which has received praise from the community for fostering literacy and support for immigrant families.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Schneps Media’s papers are in pink to honor survivors and caregivers, reinforcing the community’s commitment to raising awareness and promoting early detection.
This edition also includes details on upcoming community events, local street fairs, and public safety updates, offering a comprehensive snapshot of life in Queens this week.
View this week’s digital edition here.
