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Jul. 29, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for an alleged groper who targeted another man as he sat aboard a Q98 MTA bus in broad daylight during the afternoon of Saturday, July 27.

Hours before seven businesses were destroyed during a four-alarm fire on Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village, the FDNY battled another stubborn two-alarm blaze in a scrapyard about three miles west in Maspeth on Monday morning.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Summer days are beginning to wind down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make the most of what’s left of the season with a month of incredible events at the Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. From summer nights in the garden to creative workshops, don’t let your summer days dwindle without joining in on the fun at the 39-acre oasis.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Tara Lustberg

Finding family-friendly housing in NYC can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month, according to apartments.com. According to reports, this is significantly higher (148%) than the national average and has increased by 7% since December 2023. But some properties offer thoughtful amenities for families, making city living seem more manageable.

Jul. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The non-profit Sinergia, Inc., which provides a broad range of services to disabled individuals and their families, hosted its inaugural “Bowl-A-Thon” fundraiser in June at JIB Lanes, located at 67-19 Parsons Blvd. in Flushing.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Forget the bars and crowded clubs — Queens is brimming with charming cafes that keep their doors open well past sunset, offering a perfect alternative for those who want to meet up for a late-night hangout without the alcohol. From authentic Yemeni coffee houses to bakeries with outdoor garden patios, check out these Queens cafes for your next late-night catch-up with friends, or for a cozy date night plan.

Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday.

The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the Filipino-inspired bakery at 45-12 Greenpoint Ave. emerging as the champion.

Jul. 24, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

The CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) held a special Centenarian Day celebration to honor participants of this senior care program who have reached, surpassed or will soon reach 100 years of age on Thursday, July 17.

Jul. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

City Council Member Vickie Paladino, NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa and other members of the Queens community gathered to celebrate the completion of two projects at Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone and Powell’s Cove Park in College Point on Tuesday, July 15.