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OPA! Whitestone celebrates Greek culture at Holy Cross Festival

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello The sights, sounds, and flavors of the Mediterranean were in full swing at the annual Greek Festival hosted by Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone last weekend. From Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, the church grounds at 11-05 150th St. were transformed into a celebration…

Bayside Food and Music Festival draws hundreds to Bell Blvd. for food, fun and performances

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Jun. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Bell Boulevard was buzzing with energy last weekend as the Bayside Village Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its annual Food and Music Festival on Sunday, June 8, transforming the heart of Bayside into a vibrant celebration of local culture, cuisine and talent. Stretching along Bell Blvd. from 38th…

South Jamaica crowned champions of NYCFC’s citywide youth soccer tournament

A Rose Bank player attempts a shot against South Jamaica in Sunday's Community Cup. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Jun. 9, 2025 By sobrien June 9, 2025. By Shane O’Brien. Hundreds of young soccer stars from neighborhoods across the five boroughs competed in New York City FC’s (NYCFC) fourth-annual Community Cup at the Triborough Bridge Playground in Astoria on Sunday. Children aged 8-11 from 30 different neighborhoods across the city took part in the annual…

‘The chicken lady’ of Queens: Fresh Meadows teacher wins major award for urban farm program

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Jun. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson To many, Alanna O’Donnell is affectionately known as “the chicken lady.” The special education teacher at P177Q, The Robin Sue Ward School for Exceptional Children in Fresh Meadows, runs the first public school chicken coop in Queens’ District 75.  O’Donnell has a flock of 9 chickens that she takes care of with her…

New York Times names 14 Queens spots among city’s best restaurants of 2025

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fourteen Queens eateries earned spots on The New York Times’ annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, which highlights the most compelling and dynamic culinary destinations across the five boroughs. The 2025 list includes a mix of returning favorites and new additions from Queens.…

Raise your flag: LGBTQ+ bars in Western Queens to visit during Pride and beyond

Friend's Tavern (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 6, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Western Queens is home to a thriving queer community that spans a wide spectrum of genders, sexualities, and identities. Every June, the World’s Borough comes alive with Pride celebrations, as LGBTQ+ New Yorkers gather to honor their stories, raise a glass and…

Queens voters to decide key Civil Court races in 2025 primary and general elections

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson & Czarinna Andres Queens voters will head to the polls this year to decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries and multiple general election matchups. The contests span countywide vacancies and judicial seats in four Municipal Court Districts. The primary…

Ramos endorses Cuomo for Mayor, calls him city’s best hope against Trump

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller State Sen. and mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos made the shocking move on Friday of endorsing frontrunner Andrew Cuomo for Mayor. Ramos has been a harsh critic of the former Governor up until very recently, in the June 4 Mayoral debate. Ramos, a progressive lawmaker representing District 13, which encompasses the…