Czarinna Andres

1 week ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin bus operations at a newly constructed interim bus terminal located at 90-01 168th Street in Jamaica, starting Sunday, June 1, as part of a transition plan tied to the upcoming redevelopment of the existing 165th Street/Jamaica Bus Terminal. The temporary relocation will affect 10 MTA bus routes and five Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus routes that currently serve nearly 10,000 daily riders.

1 week ago | licpost.com | Czarinna Andres

May 27, 2025 By Czarinna AndresThe bagels were hot, the lines were long and the hype was real. Utopia Bagels, the storied Queens bagel institution known for its traditional preparation methods and devoted customer base, opened its third location in Long Island City on Saturday, May 24, drawing long lines and widespread neighborhood attention. Located at 26-11 Jackson Ave. in the heart of the Court Square neighborhood, the 3,600-square-foot store saw customers lining up in the early morning hours.

1 week ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

Air travelers are urged to prepare for significant changes and ongoing construction impacting access to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport, according to a new travel advisory issued by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Tuesday, May 27. As of this month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) no longer accepts state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant at airport security checkpoints.

1 week ago | sunnysidepost.com | Czarinna Andres

May 27, 2025 By Czarinna AndresA record-breaking transaction was made for a penthouse unit at Centric — a new luxury condominium development on the border of Sunnyside and Woodside — that has sold for $1,512,500, marking the highest condominium sale in either neighborhood’s history, developer New Empire Corp. announced on Thursday, May 22.

1 week ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

The Whitestone community turned out in force on Monday morning, May 26, to honor the nation’s fallen military heroes during its annual Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony. Hosted by the Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association, the event began at 11 a.m. at Whitestone Memorial Field on 149th Street and 15th Drive. The solemn occasion brought together local veterans groups, elected officials, civic associations, and residents for a morning of reflection and patriotic tribute.