Man’s Body Found on Long Island Expressway in Queens in Apparent Hit-And-Run

Aug. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens College has received a $1.1 million grant to support its first-generation student population.

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.

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.

Aug. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens locals with a knack for singing are invited to audition for the Queens College Choral Society.

Aug. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson

 As back-to-school season approaches, Assemblymember Ron Kim is hosting a backpack giveaway in Flushing.  The annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., in the back lot of the 109th Police Precinct along Union Street. 

Aug. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Queens Public Library will offer seven-day service at five new locations after the City Council secured a $2 million investment to expand weekend library services across the New York in the city’s FY 26 budget.

Aug. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

With the 35th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York coming to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Aug. 9-10, the organizers of the highly anticipated event held an Awakening Ceremony on Wednesday, July 30, at the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park.

Aug. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and state Sen. John Liu held a roundtable event in Flushing on Tuesday, July 29, to discuss the impact of President Trump’s federal budget reconciliation bill on New York City, particularly for residents in their districts. 

Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb

Thursday’s thunderstorm has resulted in heavy flooding across New York City, including in northeast Queens, where first responders rescued at least two people who were temporarily stranded in their vehicles.

Jul. 31, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

As August rolls in, the thought of summer winding down looms over the humid temperatures. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the last month of summer by running in these community-based races in Queens.