Jul. 29, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for an alleged groper who targeted another man as he sat aboard a Q98 MTA bus in broad daylight during the afternoon of Saturday, July 27. Police say the 20-year-old man was riding in the bus as it approached…
Jul. 29, 2025 By Bill Parry Hours before seven businesses were destroyed during a four-alarm fire on Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village, the FDNY battled another stubborn two-alarm blaze in a scrapyard about three miles west in Maspeth on Monday morning. The FDNY received reports of the junkyard fire at around 11 a.m.…
Jul. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer days are beginning to wind down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make the most of what’s left of the season with a month of incredible events at the Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. From summer nights in the garden to creative…
Jul. 29, 2025 By Tara Lustberg Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind Finding family-friendly housing in NYC can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month, according to apartments.com. According to reports, this is significantly higher (148%)…
Jul. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The non-profit Sinergia, Inc., which provides a broad range of services to disabled individuals and their families, hosted its inaugural “Bowl-A-Thon” fundraiser in June at JIB Lanes, located at 67-19 Parsons Blvd. in Flushing. Those on hand for the event enjoyed a fun afternoon of bowling, community and…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September. Pop artist Chappell Roan will headline performances at Forest Hills Stadium, located at 1 Tennis Pl, on Sept. 20, 21, 23 and 24 as part of her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up shows. The Bowery Presents,…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Forget the bars and crowded clubs — Queens is brimming with charming cafes that keep their doors open well past sunset, offering a perfect alternative for those who want to meet up for a late-night hangout without the alcohol. From authentic Yemeni coffee houses to bakeries with outdoor…
Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday. The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the…
Jul. 24, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) held a special Centenarian Day celebration to honor participants of this senior care program who have reached, surpassed or will soon reach 100 years of age on Thursday, July 17. CenterLight staff members, local…
Jul. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall City Council Member Vickie Paladino, NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa and other members of the Queens community gathered to celebrate the completion of two projects at Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone and Powell’s Cove Park in College Point on Tuesday, July 15. Repainting was completed for the park’s basketball courts and…