by Alexander Bernhardt Bloom alex@queensledger.com Vendors and attendees chat and break bread. Tuesday was held the 2024 edition of the Queens Business Expo, an annual event put on by the Queens Chamber of Commerce and held at Citi Field’s sprawling conference center space in the stadium’s upper deck level. On entry, attendees were met with views of the pristine diamond below, quiet today for the main event above. Some 140 partners participated in this year’s edition, – including our very own BQE media, also a sponsor of the event – and the vendor’s tables they set out were there for the per ..read more

On Tuesday, June 25th, local families from around Queens and Brooklyn will be traveling to Martin Luther School in Maspeth, Queens, to attend an open house event for middle and high school grade students. Located at 60-02 Maspeth Avenue in Maspeth, Queens, Martin Luther is a top private school that has been serving the community since the 1960s  MLS’ Top graduating seniors are attending universities such as Fashion Institute of Technology, Stonybrook, Hofstra University and ST. Johns University.  A few notable MLS Alum include David Daraio, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating O ..read more

Comptroller Brad Lander announced his office and legal experts will explore every legal avenue to force the implementation of congestion pricing. Credit: Jean Brannum By Jean Brannum | jbrannum@queensledger.com New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced he will work with a team of legal experts and advocates to look into legal avenues to make Governor Kathy Hochul reverse her decision to halt the implementation of congestion pricing.  The comptroller alleges that Hochul violated the 2021 Green Agreement, the Central Business District Tolling Program, and the American Disabilities A ..read more

By Ana Borruto  The 11.4-mile long Brooklyn-Queens Crosstown G train subway service will be partially shut down this summer for track reconstruction and modern signal installation.  Starting Friday, June 28, the G train will undergo the first phase of an extensive multi-week, 24/7 project to replace its 1930s-era legacy signal system with Communications-based train control (CBTC) — a wireless connectivity system that keeps trains in constant contact, and in turn, more reliable.  Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, Senator Kristen Gonzalez and Councilmember Lincoln Restler hosted a ..read more

Roger P. Dunphy, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 67. Beloved father of Mark and Erika, adored son of Kathy Dunphy, cherished brother of Kay Dunphy, Chris Dunphy and Kim McGlynn, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady Of Hope Church on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:45 Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com The post ROGER P. DUNPHY appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

Adele Green White, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved mother of Renee Dunbar, Gerald Green and Charles White, loving grandmother of Nicole, Jasmine, Sherman, Alex and Seth, and cherished great-grandmother of Destiny, Kianna, Nadege, Nyasia, Cartier, Amir, La-Mair, Mila and Sensei. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 3-7 PM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com The post ADELE GREEN WHIT ..read more

Linda S. Koestner, died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Frank Koestner, loving mother of Dawn DiSanto, Robert Koestner and Gina Koestner, cherished grandmother of Edward, Alexis, Aaron, Michelle, Stephanie and David, dear sister of Deborah, Claudia and the late Dean and Armond, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Heart Association —оГ- American Lung Association Mass of Christian Burial offered at Transfiguration Church on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10 Interment ..read more

Linda Porcelli, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Porcelli, loving mother of Susan Porcelli, Valerie Porcelli and Steven Porcelli, mother-in-law of Kerri, cherished grandmother of Liam, dear sister of Donna Ryniec, and also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:45 AM. Entombment followed at St. Michael’s Cemetery, St. Joseph Mausoleum, East Elmhurst, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralh ..read more

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Students from Queens public schools showcased socially conscious bench murals at Juniper Valley Park, addressing critical topics like gun violence and climate change. Credit: Mohamed Farghaly. In a display of artistic activism, students from public schools across Queens took center stage at Juniper Valley Park on May 30, unveiling their socially conscious bench murals that tackle pressing community issues. Under the gray skies of Thursday morning, the event took place on the circular path west of the bocce court, drawing attention to critical to ..read more

 By Jean Brannum | jbrannum@queensledger.com Protestors against the Governors decision gathered outside her New York City office holding up signs calling for congestion pricing. Credit: Jean Brannum In a shocking twist of events, Governor Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on congestion pricing and supporters of the plan are not taking the news quietly.  Rider’s Alliance, a group for congestion pricing, gathered outside the governor’s office to show their anger towards Hochul’s change of plans. Protesters waved signs calling on Hochul to stop waiting to implement the program.&nbs ..read more