May. 26, 2025 By Robert Pearl In a week marked by grit, energy, and unmistakable outer-borough pride, Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa brought his campaign straight to the neighborhoods he says have been ignored for too long. With three fundraisers in Queens — in Maspeth, Howard Beach, and Whitestone — Sliwa energized loyal supporters,…
May. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry The city has ordered the full demolition of a structurally unsound building in Corona following a partial collapse that endangered residents of a neighboring home on 37th Avenue and 101st Street. The FDNY responded to a 911 call reporting a building collapse at 101-01 37th Ave. just before…
May. 23, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer — and the start of a new racing season in Queens. Forest Park Runners (FPR) will welcome runners to hit the trails at the FPR Classic 4 Mile Road and Trail Race in Forest Park, the third largest park in…
May. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry A Flushing fugitive failed to return to court before trial and was convicted in absentia on Monday for a violent armed robbery of a young woman at her Parsons Boulevard apartment with two accomplices in 2022. Michael Fan, 25, of Farrington Street, was found guilty of multiple burglary…
May. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Glendale man on charges of assault in the first degree and other crimes for slapping a 9-year-old girl in the face, which was caught on camera, and then biting off the fingertip of an off-duty NYPD sergeant during his apprehension earlier this…
May. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As the New York Mets look to build on the momentum of their standout 2024 season and the headline-grabbing addition of superstar Juan Soto, the team is also rolling out new perks for fans—thanks to a major partnership with a newly announced sponsor. The Mets have teamed up…
May. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As LaGuardia Airport braces for the busy summer season, its newly-completed $4 billion Terminal C is preparing to greet guests with expanded culinary offerings celebrating some of the most popular cuisines in New York City. Terminal C, designated for all Delta Airlines arrivals and departures at LaGuardia, debuted…
May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City and arguably the world, continues to thrive as a model of cultural coexistence and collaboration. As of 2025, with more than 180 languages spoken and communities representing over 120 nationalities, Queens is not only a geographic melting pot…
May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Local officials and community members gathered on Saturday to unveil “Christine Haider Way” at the corner of 58th Avenue and 189th Street, honoring the legacy of the late civic activist and Community Board 11 chair who dedicated her life to public service in Eastern Queens. In attendance were…
May. 22, 2025 By bparry May 22, 2025 By Bill Parry A Bronx man turned himself in at the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights for taking part in a beatdown of a good Samaritan who sensed two women were in danger during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17. William Garzon, 23, of…