Jul. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The 35th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is set to return to Flushing Meadows Corona Park next month, bringing fun and lively boat races to Meadow Lake for the largest multicultural festival in New York state. The festival, which is one of the largest dragon boat festivals…
Jul. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall St. John’s Episcopal Hospital announced that it has been officially redesignated as a baby-friendly hospital by Baby-Friendly USA, a nonprofit organization that serves as the accrediting body and national authority for the country’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. This recognition rewards Episcopal Health Services (EHS) for its efforts in providing…
Jul. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready for bold flavors and upscale vibes with the opening of Blu Ember just inside the newly opened Westin Flushing LaGuardia. The new restaurant, located at 137-49 Northern Blvd. in Downtown Flushing, opened at the beginning of July, bringing a blend of Asian and American flavors, from…
Jul. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has introduced legislation that would require United States Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents to visibly display their badge, badge number and law enforcement affiliation when carrying out arrests or questioning individuals. Meng’s legislation, introduced on July 9, seeks to amend the Immigration and…
Jul. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Voelker Orth Museum, located at 149-19 38th Ave. in Flushing, is bursting with vibrant activities for July and August, offering something special for everyone in the family. From Shakespearean performances under the stars, to dance workshops and more, the museum’s unique lineup is bound to enrich your summer…
Jul. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello If You Know You Know (IYKYK) speakeasy has been hiding in plain sight since it opened at the start of the year, bringing low-key vibes and an elevated cocktail experience waiting to be discovered in the heart of Flushing. The bar and lounge, located at 35-28 Farrington St.,…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson The largest public charging station in New York state has opened in Flushing. Flushing Commons, a mixed use apartment complex located at 138-35 39th Ave., has converted its four story garage into a Level 2 charging station. The station, which opened on May 1 offers 424 Level 2…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for type O- and O+ blood donors following a sharp decline in donations earlier in July. The center stated that New York’s O- and O+ supplies are currently 25% below the level needed to meet hospital demands…
Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average cost of rent for apartments in Queens eclipsed $3,000 in June 2025, according to a report by M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the average rent in Queens rose 3.49%, from $2,902 in June 2024 to $3,003 in June 2025. Studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units all went…
Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall By the end of June 2025, the median rental price of apartments across New York City reached a record high of $4,700, according to a report by the real estate site RentHop. Year-over-year, the median rent across the city rose 6.6%, from $4,409 in June 2024 to $4,700…