Jul. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Whitestone cell phone store last month. Police say the perpetrator entered the shop at 150-11 14th Ave. on the night of Sunday, June 22, and immediately began to argue with the 59-year-old…
Jul. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Looking to unwind this summer but could do without the crowded beaches and pools? Then, Spa Castle in College Point offers the perfect escape at their five-story wellness destination. The hidden gem, located at 131-10 11th Ave. in College Point has been in the neighborhood since 2006 offering…
Jul. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Flushing Library auditorium has reopened after five years. Local elected officials, including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Assemblymember Ron Kim, gathered at the library on Saturday, July 12, to celebrate the occasion. They were joined by Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and…
Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing and Transit District 20 are looking for a thief who targeted a 7 train rider as he slept during the morning of Tuesday, July 1. Police say the 33-year-old victim dozed off on a Flushing-bound 7 train as it approached the…
Jul. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Something out of this universe is coming to St. Albans. The UniverSoul Circus is returning to Queens with its new “Rythm of the World Production” from Friday, Sept 5 through Sunday, Sept 28, under the big top tent at Roy Wilkins Park, located on Merrick Blvd. For 31…
Jul. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Wear your best band t-shirt and raise your horns. The eighth annual Queens RockFest (QRF) will transform the Forest Park Bandshell into a thunderous rock n’ roll hub on Saturday, July 12, from 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. Queens rock and metal fans will descend on Forest Park…
Jul. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Give your summer nights an Italian flair at Concettina, a Southern Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Whitestone. The restaurant, located at 160-24 Willets Point Blvd., Whitestone, has been part of the Northeast Queens community since it first opened its doors in 2018, providing authentic Italian cuisine…
Jul. 11, 2025 By jmilitello July 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Warriors Cup will return to Long Island City on Friday, July 26, with another stacked lineup of Muay Thai fights at WC 71, just weeks after the promotion made history by hosting the first-ever Muay Thai trans women’s title bout in the United…
Jul. 11, 2025 By emarshall July 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall An application has recently been filed to replace the Lucky Strike bowling alley at 69-10 34th Ave. in Jackson Heights with a 12-story mixed-use building featuring 263 dwelling units. The proposed building would take up 213,600 square feet of space, with 179,100 square…
Jul. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Dozens of rideshare and delivery workers gathered at Little Bay Park in Bayside on Wednesday, July 9, for a solemn memorial honoring their colleagues who have died while working for app-based companies. Organized by the Justice for App Workers coalition, the event featured portraits, candles and emotional speeches…