Woman, 27, Dead After Driving Into LIRR Train Trestle in Flushing

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.

Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that Monday, Aug. 18, will mark the start of the 2025 US Open Fan Week, featuring a lineup of world-class and fan-friendly shows, events and activities for people of all ages at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing.

Jul. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Flushing Town Hall is brimming with incredible events to round out the summer season, including a line-up of events, shows and workshops at the historical venue.

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.