Aug. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning chefs are getting ready to practice their serve right onto customers’ plates at the US Open, with a list of delicious cuisine slated for the star-studded annual tennis event. The diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its…
Aug. 12, 2025 By Kenny Cohen II My grandparents moved to Flushing in 1951, shortly after my dad was born, and my family has proudly called Flushing, and Queens, our home ever since. Yet the borough we love has long been underserved when it comes to good local jobs and opportunities. The result has…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall After the average cost of rent in Queens exceeded $3,000 in June 2025, the number continued to rise in July, with average rents increasing across the board among studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in the borough, according to a report by M.N.S Real Estate. The average rent in…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens Botanical Garden unveiled its annual exhibit, Taiwan: A World of Exhibits, featuring an array of gorgeous orchids as the garden commemorated 12 years of holding the exhibit and paying tribute to Taiwanese culture. The garden unveiled the weekend-long exhibit, which took place on Aug. 9 and…
Aug. 10, 2025 By Dean Moses The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival celebrated its 35th anniversary in Queens over the weekend, drawing thousands for competitive races, food and entertainment. The multicultural spectacle marked its milestone in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where New Yorkers of all backgrounds arrived to participate in and watch dragon boat…
Aug. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry A Chinese immigrant from Flushing, who was detained by ICE agents in Central Pennsylvania, was found hanging in the shower room of his detention cell on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 5. Chaofeng Ge, 32, was pronounced dead by the Clearfield County coroner, and the cause of his…
Aug. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens College has received a $1.1 million grant to support its first-generation student population. The four-year grant will extend the college’s participation in the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, which supports successful educational outcomes for first-generation, limited-income (FGLI) college students. The funding is a joint investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies and…
Aug. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced it will be spraying pesticides in an effort to eliminate more mosquitoes and reduce the risk of people catching the West Nile virus on Monday, Aug. 11, across several parts of Queens. Trucks will be spraying the…
Aug. 6, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The City University of New York (CUNY) has elevated Queens College professors Michael Mirkin and Yoko Nomura to the rank of distinguished professors last May. This rank is the highest academic honor that CUNY can give to its faculty members. It is awarded to professors who have exceptional…
Aug. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens locals with a knack for singing are invited to audition for the Queens College Choral Society. The Queens College Choral Society is auditioning new members throughout August to perform works that will be presented during its 2025-2026 season. Performances this season include Duke Ellington’s “Sacred Concerts,” in…