Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello As U.S. businesses brace for the ripple effects of new and anticipated tariff increases, the Bayside Business Association (BBA) is stepping up efforts to support local entrepreneurs and merchants in northeast Queens. The group is exploring ways to help business owners navigate potential supply chain disruptions and rising…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Korean American community organizations based in northeast Queens welcomed Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, for a daylong visit focused on expanding mental health resources and support for immigrant communities. The visit on Wednesday, April 23, was coordinated…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens will come alive with the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture for the Capoeira festival. Capoeira Luanda Queens will host Energia em Queens, a three-day celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art from May 1 to 3, with events taking place in both Whitestone and Rego Park. The…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Grab your paddles and hop on the 7 train, pickleball is back in Queens. The fourth annual Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tournament will return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park from May 20–25, transforming the iconic tennis grounds into…
Apr. 25, 2025 By jmilitello April 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is often associated with renewal—a fresh start wrapped in longer days, warmer weather, and that unmistakable urge to tidy up our living spaces. As we pack away winter coats and brighten up our wardrobes, many of us embrace the tradition of spring…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in solving the cold case homicide of a Kew Gardens man whose body was found in a car near Flushing Meadows Corona Park more than 26 years ago. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows responded to a 911…
Apr. 24, 2025 By sobrien April 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 500 barbecue lovers packed Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria on Wednesday, April 23, for the 13th-annual Brisket King NYC, where over 20 chefs from across the Tri-State area served up creative interpretations of the classic Texas barbecue dish. Held at 35-37…
Apr. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens will honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis with a Vigil Mass of Repose on Friday, April 25, at Saint Bartholomew Church in Elmhurst. Bishop Robert Brennan will preside over the bilingual English and Spanish liturgy at 43-22 Ithaca St. at…
Apr. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 24, 2025 By Laura Dorgan During National Volunteer Week, more than 1,600 New Yorkers stepped up to give back across the five boroughs, participating in over 200 community service projects organized by New York Cares, the city’s largest volunteer network. The weeklong initiative, held from April 20…
Apr. 24, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Runners filled the paths of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on March 30 for the Queens Marathon, joined by the QDR Half Marathon and 10K events. Since its inception, the Queens Marathon has done more than test endurance—it has celebrated the borough’s diverse communities and encouraged participants to support local…