NYC’s Massive Social Welfare Spending Worsens Poverty
March 19, 2026
Political Whisperer BY ROBERT HORNAK An alarming new report was just released that shows the poverty rate at its highest level since this report first
Political Whisperer BY ROBERT HORNAK An alarming new report was just released that shows the poverty rate at its highest level since this report first
A four-alarm fire in Queens left four people dead and several others injured Monday afternoon, according to the Fire Department of the City of New
By Maryam Rahman A birthday candle was attached to each letter of the bright blue “Queens, the World’s Borough” sign located in MacDonald Park. The
Photos courtesy Walter Karling
The Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League celebrated its 7th Opening Day puck drop this weekend, overcoming challenging weather conditions to kick off what is
The secret history of the Irish American Athletic Association and its Sunnyside home. GEOFFREY COBB | gcobb91839@Aol.com Author, “Greenpoint Brooklyn’s Forgotten Past Every four years tens of
Through his satirical hyper-local news outlet, Nick Stergiou uses memes to get Astorians engaged in their community. BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com Nick Stergiou is in
BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com JACKSON HEIGHTS — Gaggles of hungry teenagers shuffled into the cafeteria of IS 230 middle school in pods of four or
By TAYLOR MACEWEN While most New Yorkers are not housing experts, navigating the city’s housing market necessitates knowing your options, as well as the factors
At a symposium at La Guardia Community College last Thursday, elected officials and business leaders discussed challenges and opportunities facing Queens. BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com
Political Whisperer BY ROBERT HORNAK An alarming new report was just released that shows the poverty rate at its highest level since this report first
A four-alarm fire in Queens left four people dead and several others injured Monday afternoon, according to the Fire Department of the City of New
By Maryam Rahman A birthday candle was attached to each letter of the bright blue “Queens, the World’s Borough” sign located in MacDonald Park. The
Photos courtesy Walter Karling
The Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League celebrated its 7th Opening Day puck drop this weekend, overcoming challenging weather conditions to kick off what is
The secret history of the Irish American Athletic Association and its Sunnyside home. GEOFFREY COBB | gcobb91839@Aol.com Author, “Greenpoint Brooklyn’s Forgotten Past Every four years tens of
Through his satirical hyper-local news outlet, Nick Stergiou uses memes to get Astorians engaged in their community. BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com Nick Stergiou is in
BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com JACKSON HEIGHTS — Gaggles of hungry teenagers shuffled into the cafeteria of IS 230 middle school in pods of four or
By TAYLOR MACEWEN While most New Yorkers are not housing experts, navigating the city’s housing market necessitates knowing your options, as well as the factors
At a symposium at La Guardia Community College last Thursday, elected officials and business leaders discussed challenges and opportunities facing Queens. BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com
