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Rendering for a planned FIFA Fan Zone at the National Tennis Center. Photo via NYNJ Host Committee.

Sports

National Tennis Center to transform into World Cup Fan Zone next summer

By Shane O’Brien

Toys donated during the recent Forest Hills Stadium Toy Drive. Photo courtesy of Forest Hills Stadium.

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Forest Hills Stadium toy drive collects 1,300 toys for children in need

By Shane O’Brien

Gov. Kathy Hochul with State Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Grace Lee, the chief sponsors of a bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools. Also pictured is Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Photo courtesy of State Sen. John Liu.

Politics

Gov. Hochul signs bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools

By Shane O’Brien

Previous Christmas lights span Skillman Avenue. File photo.

Sunnyside Reformed Church to host inaugural ‘Christmas on Skillman’ festival

By Shane O’Brien

Vandals sprayed the large menorah in Travers Park with foam early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Hiram MoVandals sprayed the large menorah in Travers Park with foam early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Hiram Monserrate. nserrate.

Travers Park menorah vandalized in antisemitic attack: NYPD

By Shane O’Brien

Won distributes toys at an event at Ravenswood Houses on Friday. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Julie Won.

Politics

Won, community groups distribute more than 1,000 toys to D26 children, with 2 giveaways remaining

By Shane O’Brien

Local families decorate gingerbread houses at Oak Ridge. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Families get in the Christmas spirit with gingerbread house event at Oak Ridge in Forest Park

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officias and community members celebrating the co-naming of Woodside Avenue as the "Dr. José P. Rizal Way" in a ceremony last Friday. Photo by Gerard Romo/NYC Council Media Unit.

Politics

Elected officials, Filipino community celebrate co-naming of Woodside street in honor of Dr. José Rizal

By Shane O’Brien

The New York State Gaming Commission voted Monday to approve all three bids for downstate gaming licenses, with three casinos now set to open in New York City by 2030. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Gaming Commission approves all 3 NYC casino bids, including Metropolitan Park & Resorts World in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives rally at DBK1 in Woodside. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials and QPL staff broke ground on the $14 million renovation of Astoria Library Friday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

News

QPL breaks ground on major $14 million renovation of Astoria Library

By Shane O’Brien

Workers rip up 100-year-old hardwood floors at LaGuardia College's Building C. Photo Courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

News

LaGuardia Community College donating historic old hardwood floors to local businesses as part of major renovation project

By Shane O’Brien

Warehouse workers and drivers at the SBK Amazon facility in Maspeth went on strike last December.

Politics

Drivers at Amazon warehouse in Woodside seek to unionize with Teamsters

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Tiffany Cabán and transit advocates held an "emergency rally" in Athens Square Park protesting a recent ruling ordering the DOT to halt plans for a protected bike lane on 31st Street. Photo courtesy of Transportation Alternatives.

Politics

Cabán, transit advocates protest against ruling ordering DOT to halt 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

Brian Romero alongside Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Jessica González-Rojas at Monday's kickoff event. Photo courtesy of Brian Romero.

Politics

Former González-Rojas chief of staff Brian Romero holds kickoff event for Assembly District 34 campaign

By Shane O’Brien

Lenny Vogel with his daughter Wind and his friend Larry Hirsch. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

News

Lenny Vogel celebrates landmark 105th birthday at Flushing House

By Shane O’Brien

Kam Rai Thai serves guests at the fourth annual International Food Expo. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Hundreds attend annual International Food Expo at New York Hall of Science

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Council Member Joann Ariola speaks at a press conference celebrating a court ruling ordering the DOT to halt plans for a protected bike lane on 31st Street. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Ariola, Astoria businesses celebrate court ruling ordering DOT to halt 31st Street bike lane

By Shane O’Brien

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

Resorts World’s official application called for standardized tax rate across New York casinos

By Shane O’Brien

Central Astoria LDC hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony in Astoria Park Sunday evening. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria Park lights up for the holidays with 12th Annual Tree Lighting

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Politics

Judge orders DOT to halt plan for protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

Karen Taylor of Selfhelp speaks to Jackson Heights seniors after the organization conducted a walking audit of the 34th Avenue Open Street. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Jackson Heights

Selfhelp releases audit of 34th Avenue Open Street calling for ‘simple and important’ changes

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials and street vendor advocates rally on the steps of City Hall in support of Intro 431A. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Street vendors, including Queens cohort, rally at City Hall for increased number of licenses

By Shane O’Brien

Revelers pose for photographs outside Bar 43 during a previous Santathon. Photo via Angy Altamirano

Sunnyside Santathon returns Dec. 13, bringing revelers to 14 neighborhood bars

By Shane O’Brien

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