Larvicides Aimed at Reducing Mosquitoes to be Sprayed in Marsh Areas in Central and Eastern Queens

Nov. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Mayor Eric Adams, New York City officials, family members, and friends held a solemn memorial service commemorating the victims of the tragedy of American Airlines Flight 587, which crashed in Queens on Nov. 12, 2001. 

Nov. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

The holiday season is set to shine in Queens as Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park roll out festive events from parades to tree lightings, photos with Santa, and a cozy breakfast event for the holiday season.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

The Department of Transportation has indefinitely postponed a virtual workshop for the planned 16-mile Queens Waterfront Greenway in order to establish a code of conduct after an in-person workshop in Douglaston last month was disrupted by a clash between Council Member Vickie Paladino and a number of greenway activists.

Bedlam broke out inside a jam-packed Corona barbershop on Friday evening when a man sought refuge from armed gang members who chased him on Roosevelt Avenue before a hero emerged to confront the gunman and prevent bloodshed.

Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights reported that an unknown man entered Lagumas El Cache Barbershop at 103-17 Roosevelt Ave. just before 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 8 and started shooting at a man before leaving the location. There have been no arrests, and the reckless endangerment investigation is ongoing, police said Monday.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Housing units in Queens had the average cost of rent go up 3.28% in October 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Colum Motherway

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz organized and hosted a Veterans Day Observance on Friday, Nov. 8, for those who have sacrificed for the nation.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

In a step to end the city’s battle with “ghost cars”—vehicles with counterfeit, obscured, or missing license plates—Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced the Ghostbuster Act.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke

Lenny Green, award-winning host of the hugely popular radio show The Quiet Storm, aired on WBLS 107.5FM, was one of the esteemed honorees at this year’s 8th Annual SITA Awards Program, recently held at the prestigious Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson

An optical illusionist is set to captivate audiences in Queens this November.

Nov. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway

Long-standing German tavern Gottscheer Hall celebrated a century of serving the community in Ridgewood on Sunday, Nov. 10.