Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is in the air at the Queens Botanical Garden, which is hosting a variety of enchanting March events for people of all ages. The garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing is celebrating the start of warmer weather and flowers blooming with a Snow White celebration in honor…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Terminal 6(T6) has acquired another international airline partnership this week. JFK Millenium Partners(JMP), the design and development firm responsible for the soon-to-open terminal, announced on Friday, March 7, that Frontier Airlines will join T6. Frontier Airlines is now the 13th airline carrier on a growing list of…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Who runs the world? Women! International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8, serving as a global tribute to the social, economic, political and cultural contributions of women. While the day is often marked by celebratory social media posts and acknowledgments from organizations, brands, and public…
Mar. 7, 2025 By bparry March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry A 65-year-old man was killed when an early morning house fire gutted his home in the Sunnyside Gardens historic district on Friday. The FDNY received a call just before 3 a.m. of a blaze at 39-11 46th St. and dispatched 12 units with…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Francisco Moya and the New York City FC (NYCFC) announced a $7.5 million investment in the local Queens community Thursday, providing funds to around 20 local organizations with a focus on education, labor and workforce development, and community wellness. Moya and NYCFC representatives announced the investment…
Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets. The latest outbreaks come just weeks after a temporary closure in February, when an undercover investigation by NYCLASS and Council Member Robert…
Mar. 6, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was beaten with a hammer and robbed by four strangers inside a restaurant in Flushing on the night of Saturday, Feb. 22, and the suspects remain at large. The 40-year-old victim entered an unnamed restaurant in the vicinity of Northern Boulevard and Union Street with two…
Mar. 6, 2025 By jmilitello March 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello As Ramadan continues, Cakes By Nerwan, a local bakery and custom cake shop in Astoria, is offering a special menu of traditional Lebanese desserts, giving customers a sweet way to break their fast at sunset each day. The sacred month of fasting, prayer,…
Mar. 6, 2025 By sobrien March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have expressed support for increases in state funding for New York State Parks following calls from activists for Park Advocacy Day in Albany last week. Rob Basch, president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy…
Mar. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Registration is now open for the NYC Parks & Recreation Queens Summer Camp 2025 lottery, which offers children ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to participate in a summer full of sports, educational activities, and outdoor adventures. The lottery registration period runs from Monday, March 3, to Saturday, March…