Queens Examiner

Social media in 2026 looks very different from even a year ago. Audiences move faster, expect more from brands, and scroll through content with higher expectations for value and authenticity. This shift has created both an opportunity and a challenge. Businesses that adjust their approach can turn attention into real sales. Those that stay stuck in old strategies fall behind. The good news is that increasing sales through social platforms does not require complicated tactics.

For parents in Queens neighborhoods of LIC and Astoria, mealtime just got a lot more manageable. Feast & Fettle, a meal delivery service known for its nourishing, chef-crafted meals, has expanded its reach. As more families look for ways to simplify weeknights, services like Feast & Fettle are offering practical, time-saving solutions without compromising quality.

Growing a YouTube channel in 2025 isn’t just about posting videos — it’s about smart strategy, consistent value, and adapting to an ever-evolving platform. Here’s a structured roadmap to help your channel gain momentum and stand out. Choose your niche and define your value Before you hit record, decide the unique space your channel will occupy. Ask yourself: What specific topic can I genuinely bring expertise or enthusiasm to? What perspective makes my channel different?

Courtesy NYC.Gov Adams Exits, Mayoral Contest Heats Up By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Mayor Eric Adams announced on September 28 that he is ending his third-party bid for re-election, narrowing the field in the race to lead the nation’s largest city. “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” Adams said in a video posted on social media on Sunday.

Cosplayers dress up as Goofy, Donald, Mickey Mouse, and Sora from the game “Kingdom Hearts.” The Jacob K. Javits Center transformed into a haven for anime fans, celebrating Japanese culture by indulging in cosplay, creating artwork on their favorite shows and games, and meeting voice actors. The event ran from August 21 to 24 — the first time the convention ran for four days — with over 148,000 people in attendance. Guests were able to partake in a variety of activities throughout the four days.

From Maspeth to the Stars, Giakoumis’ Sci-Fi Universe By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com A Lifelong native of Maspeth, Queens, Peter S. Giakoumis spent his childhood on the streets of his neighborhood, playing stickball with friends, visiting the candy store on Grand Avenue, and diving into comic books and science-fiction magazines.

Courtesy JASA Inside the Struggles of NYC Seniors: A Talk with JASA By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com A new survey of older New Yorkers highlights alarming financial, housing, and social challenges facing the city’s aging population, according to the Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA). The survey found that 40% of seniors are struggling to pay bills, one in four cannot access stable housing, and one in five report intense loneliness.

Maspeth’s Marge Markey Remembered for Lifetime of Service By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Margaret M. “Marge” Markey, a trailblazing Queens lawmaker who championed community causes, elevated New York’s tourism profile, and spent more than a decade fighting to pass landmark protections for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, died Sept. 24 at her home in Maspeth. She was 83. Her family said she passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Lithuanian Heritage on Display at Queens Landmark Church By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and First Lady Diana Nausėdienė made a rare visit to Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church on September 25, shining a spotlight on a neighborhood landmark that has been a spiritual home for generations of Lithuanian-Americans — and is now teetering on the brink of closure.

CourtesyS9 Architecture MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday announced plans to transform the long-vacant Flushing Airport in Queens into a new community featuring 3,000 homes and 60 acres of open space, marking one of the largest housing proposals on city-owned land in decades. The $3.2 billion redevelopment will be led by Cirrus Workforce Housing and LCOR Incorporated.