Jun. 10, 2025 By Claude Solnik More than 400 businesses from across Queens were honored on the evening of June 2 during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union and hosted by…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson To commemorate what would have been Anne Frank’s 96th birthday, Anne Frank the Exhibition is launching a special initiative this summer aimed at expanding access to her story and deepening public engagement with her legacy. Titled “Summer of Reflection: The Legacy of Anne Frank,” the citywide campaign is…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York State Legislature has passed legislation introduced by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and State Sen. James Sanders prohibiting food stores and retail establishments from declining cash payments. The legislation, which aims to make sure that cash remains a valid form of payment in New York State,…
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…
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…
Jun. 9, 2025 By bparry June 9, 2025 By Bill Parry A teenager from the Woodside Houses was arrested for an armed robbery in Flushing late last month, and the NYPD is still looking for his accomplice, who remains at large. Isaiah King, 18, of 31st Avenue in Woodside, and his partner entered a…
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…
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…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD opened fire on a car theft crew who were caught in the act of stealing vehicles in Flushing on Friday morning. Police from the 109th Precinct responded to a 911 call of a burglary in progress at around 5:30 a.m. at the Express Auto Repair shop…
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.…