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 […]
Come join us on at Harpell’s Parking lot across from the pharmacy on 14th Avenue and 150th Street on Saturday October 28th, 2018 from 3pm to 6pm for Trunk or Treat! Our next Whitestone community event for families and children. Bring canned food with your as the entrance fee, which will be distributed to local […]
Several northeast Queens representatives recently met to come up with a plan to tackle the ongoing noise pollution from helicopters flying over the area. On July 30, Congressman Tom Suozzi, Councilman Paul Vallone and state Senator Tony Avella met with local officials to discuss the mitigation of helicopter noise in northeast Queens. Among those present at the […]
Al Centola wants the city to fix whatever is causing the sinkhole at 17th Road and Murray Street. Courtesy of The Queens Chronicle […]
One Whitestone resident wants to incorporate reading and the great outdoors to give back to his community. Since July, Jonathan Salazar had been working with local community groups and the New York City Parks Department to bring a Little Free Library book exchange to Francis Lewis Park — and now his plan is coming into fruition. The NYU student recalls the summer day when he observed the […]
Northeast Queens may soon get some relief from the airborne noise caused by helicopters and float planes. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 15, Congressman Tom Suozzi announced, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will test a six-month-long alternative route that will shift inbound air traffic away from Whitestone, Bayside and other areas of northeast Queens. The route will […]
Come out for an afternoon of free fun in Whitestone this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 22, the 109th Police Precinct will be holding their fifth annual Family Fun Day event at Francis Lewis Park, located on Third Avenue between Parsons Boulevard and 147th Street. From noon to 4 p.m., guests are invited to come to the […]