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Can Queens’ food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

One of the many food trucks along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops…

Immersive ‘Advantage Arena’ gaming lounge returns for 2025 US Open

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Aug. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the “Advantage Arena” immersive gaming lounge has returned for the 2025 US Open after debuting last year. Over 40 million gamers are expected to take part in the tennis-themed games offered on-site and online throughout the three weeks of the US…

Woman attacks bystander in unprovoked assault at Woodhaven Boulevard subway station: NYPD

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly assaulted an innocent bystander inside the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station for no apparent reason.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 are looking for a woman who allegedly assaulted an E train rider at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near Queens Center Mall during an unprovoked attack in the early morning of Wednesday, Aug 6. The woman was…

What to eat at the US Open: full list of chefs and menu highlights

The US Open's diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its hospitality partner, Levy. It offers a range of cuisine, from hearty souvlaki to sushi dishes and more.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning chefs are getting ready to practice their serve right onto customers’ plates at the US Open, with a list of delicious cuisine slated for the star-studded annual tennis event.  The diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its…

‘A shared purpose’: Corona residents team up for Street Tree Care Day

Local residents clean street beds during Street Tree Care Day in Corona. Photo: Corona Mutual Aid.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than two dozen local residents gathered in Corona last weekend to care for trees lining the neighborhood’s streets as part of Street Tree Care Day. The volunteer-led event, hosted by Corona Mutual Aid and the New York City Parks Department, took place along 111th Street and 39th…

Rents soared in Queens in July 2025 from previous year: report

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Aug. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall After the average cost of rent in Queens exceeded $3,000 in June 2025, the number continued to rise in July, with average rents increasing across the board among studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in the borough, according to a report by M.N.S Real Estate. The average rent in…

Young teen arrested for stabbing 14-year-old boy in the face in Elmhurst: NYPD

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the face on Thursday in Elmhurst and sought refuge in Castle Chicken on Broadway, where workers called police. Another 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with assault.

Aug. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry A 14-year-old boy was arrested Aug. 7 and charged with assault, menacing, and other related crimes for allegedly stabbing a classmate multiple times in broad daylight on Broadway in Elmhurst, according to authorities. The youngster, who was not identified because he is a minor, got into a dispute…