Anti-vaxxers aren’t happy that Sen. John Liu (D-Flushing) backed mandated vaccines for public school students, and they won’t let him forget it. Liu spoke at the We Love Whitestone Civic Association meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20, to discuss community concerns, but the conversation turned to his June vote to end religious exemptions for vaccines. “You said […]
Come visit another amazing outdoor event this summer at Francis Lewis Park with Summer Concerts at Francis Lewis Park. On July 27th at 7PM Radio Daze The Best 80’s Party Band will be playing and on August 24th at 7PM MundoClave Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz will be playing. Located at 3rd Avenue @ 147th Street in […]
By Carlotta Mohamed cmohamed@schnepsmedia.com Former New York Mets outfielder and author Darryl Strawberry discussed and addressed the opioid epidemic and his personal struggle with drug addiction Thursday night with Whitestone residents while reiterating the importance of community. “I think it’s real important that I get a chance and opportunity to travel the country and go […]
NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill will spend an evening with the We Love Whitestone community on Wednesday April 17th, 2019 at 7:30PM at the next town meeting. Be in attendance at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Basement to listen to and interact with the leader of New York’s Finest. Located at 11-05 150th Street on […]
WeLoveWhitestone & the 109th precinct is proud to host our annual “NYPD BLOCK WATCHER” training class on Saturday February 16th, 2019. This training is generally done at 1 police plaza but we made arrangements for the training class to be held in Whitestone Library. Training is approximately 2 hours and you will be given a […]
Get active! Get involved! Come to the next town meeting on Wednesday January 16th @ 7:30PM located at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Basement. 11-05 150th street (150th street and 12th avenue) There is parking available in the Church parking lot. This is your opportunity to become an active member of your community. The agenda […]
There are three meetings scheduled – the nearest location for us is at Vaughn College, 86-01 23rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. This opposite LaGuardia Airport. If you, or your neighbors are impacted by the increased helicopter traffic and noise in our community, year round and especially during Memorial Day to Labor Day – here […]
We Love Whitestone Civic Association is once again partnering with the Whitestone Merchant Association, Queens Chamber of Commerce and Councilman Paul Vallone who have helped bring the tradition of Holiday Lights to the Whitestone Village for the 4th consecutive year. Any merchant, business owner, and or community member wanting to donate to this wonderful tradition […]
By Carlotta Mohamed A College Point football coach is demanding answers from the New York City Parks Department on delayed construction of a football field that was scheduled to be completed this year. In 2016, Richard Fabrizi petitioned the city to build a football field at the 22-acre College Point sports complex located between 130th […]
VALLONE RIPS REAL ESTATE COMPANY THAT WANTS HOMELESS PUT AT 127-03 20 AVE. by Ryan Brady If City Hall wants to put a homeless shelter at 127-03 20 Ave. in College Point, it better be ready for a fight. The owner of the four-story brick building has responded to the city’s open request for proposals […]