New Yorkers 50 and Older Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Tuesday

Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

The Flushing-based nonprofit Glow Cultural Center held a special Lunar New Year celebration and cultural fair on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Flushing Town Hall.

The body of a man in his 20s or 30s was discovered in the grass along the Clearview Expressway in Queens Village on Tuesday morning.

The body was spotted just before 9 a.m. near the tree line by a motorist who pulled over on the shoulder of the northbound lane near the Union Turnpike exit alongside Cunningham Park.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Amid the busy month of February, with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and even snow days, it can be easy to lose track of your running schedule. During these cold winter months, the urge to stay indoors and avoid the harsh winds is strong. However, having the support of friends, family, and the local community can be the motivation needed to lace up your running shoes and push forward. Stay committed to your New Year’s resolutions and sign up for these races in Queens this month, some of which benefit important causes.

Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a crazed karaoke singer who attacked a 24-year-old man during the early morning hours of Monday, Jan. 20, and remains at large.

The assault occurred at 4 a.m. inside the 9Plus KTV & Party Lounge, located at 136-28 39th Ave., when a blonde woman began arguing with the victim over a karaoke microphone. The suspect picked up a metal drink pitcher and smashed him in the head with it, causing serious physical injury to the victim, police said Monday.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

For nearly a century, Schmidt’s Candy has been a sweet cornerstone in Woodhaven, delighting generations of families with nostalgic treats and timeless charm.

Two Flushing residents were critically injured during an apartment fire early Tuesday morning.

The FDNY responded to a call received just after 12:30 a.m. after the blaze broke out in a sixth-floor apartment at 142-20 Franklin Ave. between Union Street and Bowne Street. Dispatchers sent 25 units to the location, bringing 106 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The Luminosa exhibit at the Queens Botanical Garden has been enchanting Flushing with its dazzling light displays and intricate designs since opening late last year.

Feb. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced that over $24.7 million in capital funding will go to Queens schools in fiscal year 2025 (FY25).

Feb. 3, 2025 By Matt Tracy

Queens lawmakers and LGBTQIA+ leaders are demanding immediate action after NYU Langone and Mount Sinai canceled appointments for young patients seeking gender-affirming care, in response to the Trump administration’s executive order threatening federal funding cuts to providers of such services.