Queens Ledger News

07/18/2021

Happy #nationalicecreamday 🍦🥳

Tag your favorite ice cream shop in #queens 🤤

07/16/2021

Lynn Schulman is officially the Democratic nominee for Forest Hills, Rego Park and Kew Gardens. Link down below🔗

“I am very grateful and thankful for the people who voted for me,” Schulman said. “But there is an election in November and I do have a Republican opponent, so I am going to start getting ready for that.”

http://www.foresthillstimes.com/view/full_story/27810139/article-Schulman-wins-Democratic-Primary?instance=lead_story_left_column

Lynn Schulman is officially the Democratic nominee for Forest Hills, Rego Park and Kew Gardens. Link down below🔗

“I am very grateful and thankful for the people who voted for me,” Schulman said. “But there is an election in November and I do have a Republican opponent, so I am going to start getting ready for that.”

http://www.foresthillstimes.com/view/full_story/27810139/article-Schulman-wins-Democratic-Primary?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/15/2021

Lawmakers led by Chuck Schumer rallied alongside environmental activists on July 9 in front of a power plant in Astoria to protest the proposal of a new fracked gas plant being built in the neighborhood by the Texas-based energy company NRG. Link below to see how this is gonna affect you 👁👄👁
http://www.licjournal.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Pull+the+Plug-+Advocates+in+Astoria+condemn+proposal+of+fracked+gas+power+plant+%20&id=27810107

07/15/2021

Newest update on the Queens Borough President's Race! See what Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has to say in the link below!

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27810315/article-Borough-president-race-is-tight-and-turbulent?instance=lead_story_left_column

Newest update on the Queens Borough President's Race! See what Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has to say in the link below!

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27810315/article-Borough-president-race-is-tight-and-turbulent?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/14/2021

BREAKING NEWS! DOE seeks to terminate Maspeth High School's Principal amid grade-fixing scandal. Read all about it below!
http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27810161/article-DOE-seeks-to-terminate-Maspeth-HS-principal?instance=home_news_right

BREAKING NEWS! DOE seeks to terminate Maspeth High School's Principal amid grade-fixing scandal. Read all about it below!
http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27810161/article-DOE-seeks-to-terminate-Maspeth-HS-principal?instance=home_news_right

07/14/2021

What better way to cool down than a day on the poolside? Temperatures were bodering 100 degrees earlier this week. Read all about it !

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27810323/article-Beat-the-heat-in-the-city-s-public-pools?instance=lead_story_left_column

What better way to cool down than a day on the poolside? Temperatures were bodering 100 degrees earlier this week. Read all about it !

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27810323/article-Beat-the-heat-in-the-city-s-public-pools?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/12/2021

Scenes from #howardbeach #queens after #italy won #eurocup2021 🇮🇹⚽️

🎥: @growingupitalian

07/08/2021

The New York Islanders playoff run ended with a game seven defeat in the NHL semi finals, and since then the sprint to finish the construction of their new home stadium, UBS Arena at Belmont Park, has intensified.

BQE Media recently toured the arena construction site, where as many as 700 construction professionals are at work daily, readying the new arena for the Isles to occupy next season.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27809219/article-An-inside-look-at-UBS-Arena-at-Belmont-Park?instance=lead_story_left_column

The New York Islanders playoff run ended with a game seven defeat in the NHL semi finals, and since then the sprint to finish the construction of their new home stadium, UBS Arena at Belmont Park, has intensified.

BQE Media recently toured the arena construction site, where as many as 700 construction professionals are at work daily, readying the new arena for the Isles to occupy next season.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27809219/article-An-inside-look-at-UBS-Arena-at-Belmont-Park?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/08/2021

The 1980’s graffiti, art and music scenes are things of legend, and restaurateur John McNulty offers a small taste of them with Thief, his new Williamsburg bar that opened last week.

http://www.greenpointstar.com/view/full_story/27809179/article-Thief--a-new--80s-themed-bar-in-Williamsburg?instance=lead_story_left_column

The 1980’s graffiti, art and music scenes are things of legend, and restaurateur John McNulty offers a small taste of them with Thief, his new Williamsburg bar that opened last week.

http://www.greenpointstar.com/view/full_story/27809179/article-Thief--a-new--80s-themed-bar-in-Williamsburg?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/08/2021

City representatives and local officials gathered in a dirt lot outside Citi Field last week to break ground on the long-anticipated redevelopment of Willet’s Point.

http://www.queensexaminer.com/view/full_story/27807349/article-City-finally-starts-on-Willets-Point-redevelopment?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/08/2021

Astoria Sports Complex President Steps Down
"After 45 years of service and as President, I am sad to say goodbye to the community that I love, Astoria and Long Island City.

I started this journey at the age of 29. I was single, not a worry in the world. Today I am seventy-four years (young) (thank God very healthy) married to the most amazing wife, have three wonderful children and just 3 months ago I became a grandfather of two beautiful healthy granddaughters."

http://www.licjournal.com/view/full_story/27809193/article-Astoria-Sports-Complex-President-Steps-Down?instance=lead_story_left_column

Astoria Sports Complex President Steps Down
"After 45 years of service and as President, I am sad to say goodbye to the community that I love, Astoria and Long Island City.

I started this journey at the age of 29. I was single, not a worry in the world. Today I am seventy-four years (young) (thank God very healthy) married to the most amazing wife, have three wonderful children and just 3 months ago I became a grandfather of two beautiful healthy granddaughters."

http://www.licjournal.com/view/full_story/27809193/article-Astoria-Sports-Complex-President-Steps-Down?instance=lead_story_left_column

07/06/2021

LINK IN BIO: The Unknown Soldier (OP-ED): "Now that our national birthday party is over until next year, we must all again focus on saving the lives of our Veterans at risk."

LINK IN BIO: The Unknown Soldier (OP-ED): "Now that our national birthday party is over until next year, we must all again focus on saving the lives of our Veterans at risk."

07/06/2021

The Simple Truth: The campaign to stop PTSD and Cancer from killing our Veterans - I hope everyone had a happy and healthy 4th of July.cNow that our national birthday party is over until next year we must all again focus on saving the lives of our...

The Unknown Soldier (OP-ED): "Now that our national birthday party is over until next year, we must all again focus on saving the lives of our Veterans at risk."

We Veterans are the smallest minority group in our population, yet we suffer from the dual epidemics of cancer and su***de at much higher rates than civilians.

07/04/2021

Happy 4th of July!!! Here's a #throwback of Independence Day in Forest Hills in 1921!

http://www.foresthillstimes.com/view/full_story/27808211/article-A-Forest-Hills-Independence-Day-in-1921?instance=home_news_right

07/04/2021

Maspeth Federal Savings just made major improvements to their Forest Hills branch; including two new drive-up lanes, a modernized storefront with beautiful landscaping, an EV charging station that will be free for customers and a more accessible parking lot.

These new improvements will allow customers to have contactless experiences while offering a more convenient and easy way of banking.

Full article: http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27808197/article-Maspeth-Federal-Saving-Renovates-Forest-Hills-Branch?

07/04/2021

The charming streets of Forest Hills are lined with restaurants, cafes, diners, & food carts, all offering their own unique, delicious food experience.

Full article here: http://www.foresthillstimes.com/view/full_story/27808655/article-Dine-in-or-Dine-Out--5-Fun-Food-Experiences-for-Forest-Hills-Foodies?instance=home_news_right

07/03/2021

After a year-long delay, a new installation celebrating AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) culture, art, and artists is coming to Industry City in Brooklyn. Titled Home is Inside You, the show features murals from emerging artists throughout Industry City’s sprawling Sunset Park campus.

http://www.brooklyndowntownstar.com/view/full_story/27808159/article-New-mural-at-Industry-City-celebrates-Asian-American-artists?instance=home_news_right

After a year-long delay, a new installation celebrating AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) culture, art, and artists is coming to Industry City in Brooklyn. Titled Home is Inside You, the show features murals from emerging artists throughout Industry City’s sprawling Sunset Park campus.

http://www.brooklyndowntownstar.com/view/full_story/27808159/article-New-mural-at-Industry-City-celebrates-Asian-American-artists?instance=home_news_right

07/02/2021

Can't decide whether to dine in or out? Don't worry we got you covered. Check out the 5 best places in Forest Hills for the night out or in.

http://www.foresthillstimes.com/view/full_story/27808655/article-Dine-in-or-Dine-Out--5-Fun-Food-Experiences-for-Forest-Hills-Foodies?instance=home_news_right

07/02/2021

Meet Crystal Walthall of Faith in New York! Did you know that we have a column called "On The Record" where we feature community leaders? Read all about Crystal!

http://queensledger.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Crystal+Walthall+goes+On+The+Record%20&id=27808511

07/02/2021

Maspeth Federal Savings Bank (MFS) had been renovating their Forest Hills branch since January of this year and it is now open with new features.

The major improvements to the branch include two new drive-up lanes, a modernized storefront with beautiful landscaping, an EV charging station that will be free for customers and a more accessible parking lot.

http://queensledger.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Maspeth+Federal+Saving+Renovates+Forest+Hills+Branch%20&id=27808197

Maspeth Federal Savings Bank (MFS) had been renovating their Forest Hills branch since January of this year and it is now open with new features.

The major improvements to the branch include two new drive-up lanes, a modernized storefront with beautiful landscaping, an EV charging station that will be free for customers and a more accessible parking lot.

http://queensledger.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Maspeth+Federal+Saving+Renovates+Forest+Hills+Branch%20&id=27808197

07/01/2021

Jerome “Jerry” Drake passed away on Thursday, June 24th from cancer at the age of 82. He was loved by his community and by the many music students he taught over the years.
Drake shared a son, Mark with his first wife who passed away from leukemia and a daughter, Dara, with his wife of 40 years, Debbie.
“He loved his family, his community, and his country,” Debbie told the paper.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27808499/article-Jerry-Drake--musician-and-mentor--passes-awau-at-82?instance=home_news_1st_left

06/24/2021

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards last week opened an Immigrant Welcome Center at Borough Hall.

The new facility fulfills one of Richards’ campaign promises and offers new resources to the more than one-million immigrants who live throughout the borough.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27807365/article-Immigrant-Welcome-Center-opens-at-Borough-Hall?instance=home_news_right

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards last week opened an Immigrant Welcome Center at Borough Hall.

The new facility fulfills one of Richards’ campaign promises and offers new resources to the more than one-million immigrants who live throughout the borough.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27807365/article-Immigrant-Welcome-Center-opens-at-Borough-Hall?instance=home_news_right

06/24/2021

Andrew Field of Tacoway Beach and Maribel Arauja of Caracas Arepas both located in Rockaway were featured in Tribeca Film Festival's "Soul of The City." As well as other local restaurants like Peppa's Chicken Jerk in Brooklyn and Sylvia's in Harlem.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27807371/article--Soul-Of-The-City--premieres-at-the-Tribeca?instance=home_news_1st_left

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCriukDwvI4

Andrew Field of Tacoway Beach and Maribel Arauja of Caracas Arepas both located in Rockaway were featured in Tribeca Film Festival's "Soul of The City." As well as other local restaurants like Peppa's Chicken Jerk in Brooklyn and Sylvia's in Harlem.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27807371/article--Soul-Of-The-City--premieres-at-the-Tribeca?instance=home_news_1st_left

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCriukDwvI4

06/23/2021

Trevor Latchminarain, RpH is relatively new to the Maspeth area but, in a short time, the pharmacist operating Grand Care Pharmacy (inside of Key Food at 66-56 Grand Ave) says he has felt right at home.

At the height of the pandemic, he stepped up to support the neighborhood in whatever ways he could. ��Click on the link below to read the story by @MattCaputo

https://maspethblog.com/2021/06/new-to-maspeth-grand-care-pharmacy-is-already-your-neighborhood-friendly-drugstore/?fbclid=IwAR1YW8SF0wqzLIZHA3yEgu9vmiy-QGGQ8457kN5-ZDKzAd2VCXn-q1NRu0Q

06/23/2021

New to Maspeth, Grand Care Pharmacy is Already Your Neighborhood Friendly Drugstore - News, events, food in Maspeth, Queens

Trevor Latchminarain, RpH is relatively new to the Maspeth area but, in short time, the pharmacist operating Grand Care Pharmacy (inside of Key Food at 66-56 Grand Ave) says he has felt right at home. At the height of the pandemic, he stepped up to support the neighborhood however he could.

https://maspethblog.com/2021/06/new-to-maspeth-grand-care-pharmacy-is-already-your-neighborhood-friendly-drugstore/

BY MATT CAPUTO Dr. Trevor Latchminarain, RPh, is relatively new to the Maspeth area. But in a short time, the pharmacist operating Grand Care Pharmacy (inside of Key Food at 66-56 Grand Ave.) says he has felt right at home.“I came to Maspeth in July of 2019 for an opportunity to own and operate my...

06/21/2021

🔗LINK IN BIO🔗 We know it’s a bit late but read about the Under-Hyped Mayoral Candidate @art4mayornyc and his plans to transform NYC

“Cutting the budget is not going to change the NYPD. I can guarantee you that. Unless you actually change the city's charter, it will do absolutely zero.”

📰: @samanthathejournalist

🔗LINK IN BIO🔗 We know it’s a bit late but read about the Under-Hyped Mayoral Candidate @art4mayornyc and his plans to transform NYC

“Cutting the budget is not going to change the NYPD. I can guarantee you that. Unless you actually change the city's charter, it will do absolutely zero.”

📰: @samanthathejournalist

06/18/2021

Our paper looked for a mayoral candidate who we believe would best protect and serve the interests of communities in Brooklyn and Queens. After much deliberation, we believe that candidate is Andrew Yang.

We endorse Andrew Yang for Mayor.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27806429/article-We-endorse-Andrew-Yang-for-Mayor?instance=home_news_2nd_left

Our paper looked for a mayoral candidate who we believe would best protect and serve the interests of communities in Brooklyn and Queens. After much deliberation, we believe that candidate is Andrew Yang.

We endorse Andrew Yang for Mayor.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27806429/article-We-endorse-Andrew-Yang-for-Mayor?instance=home_news_2nd_left

06/18/2021

Today is #internationalsushiday 🍣🥳 What’s your go-to spot for sushi in Queens ⁉️

06/18/2021

Residents of Glendale and Ridgewood are calling on officials to make much-needed repairs to Mafera Park.

“The park has always been a refuge. It was a little worn, but now it has deteriorated and it is getting progressively worse” said Yong Cao, a mother of two who admits she no longer feels comfortable letting her children play there.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27806599/article-Parents-want-a-better-Mafera-Park?instance=home_news_right

Residents of Glendale and Ridgewood are calling on officials to make much-needed repairs to Mafera Park.

“The park has always been a refuge. It was a little worn, but now it has deteriorated and it is getting progressively worse” said Yong Cao, a mother of two who admits she no longer feels comfortable letting her children play there.

http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/27806599/article-Parents-want-a-better-Mafera-Park?instance=home_news_right