Feb. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Gas prices in NYC? Surprisingly, not terrible. New York City ranks among the top major cities in the United States when it comes to the most affordable gas prices, according to a report from the financial services company CashNetUSA. One gallon of gas in New York City costs…
Feb. 27, 2025 By jmilitello Feb. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Astoria’s 31st Ave. Open Street is kicking off the arrival of warmer weather with its own Restaurant Week, offering special deals and diverse dining options from March 3 to 16. Visitors can enjoy exclusive promotions at participating restaurants along the Open Street area,…
Feb. 26, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria wine bar and restaurant Tootles & French has teamed up with Astoria Film Festival to host an Oscar Watch Party this Sunday evening. The free event, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, will celebrate the eagerly anticipated 97th…
Feb. 26, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien. Council Member Julie Won has successfully introduced legislation to suspend alternate side parking on Losar, also known as Tibetan New Year. The date of Losar varies each year according to the Tibetan lunisolar calendar. This year, Losar is celebrated from Feb. 28 to…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Jessica Militello Two of Queens’ most popular food festivals are in the running for USA Today’s Best City Food Festival, and time is running out for New Yorkers to cast their votes. Queens Night Market and EEEEEATSCON New York have both been nominated in the national competition, which recognizes the…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for five units in a 4-story mixed-use building at 214-33 41st Ave. in Bayside. The building contains 15 residential units, with ten being at market rate. The other five have been set aside for those earning 130% of the area…
Feb. 26, 2025 By jmilitello Feb. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Together is teaming up with Alewife Brewery for the third annual Eats in Queens Restaurant Month, an initiative that supports local restaurants while raising funds for food relief efforts. The event runs throughout March, encouraging residents to dine at participating restaurants and…
Feb. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, Feb. 23, that Glendale’s own Dan Bongino has been named Deputy Director of the FBI. The appointment places Bongino at the side of fellow New Yorker Kash Patel, who hails from Garden City in Long Island. The newly confirmed FBI Director signals…
Navigating Grand Central Station just got a little easier now that a new passageway to the 7 line has been completed and opened, MTA officials announced on Tuesday. The newly unveiled passageway provides a direct connection between the Flushing, Queens, 7 train and the 4, 5 and 6 lines, making it easier for riders…
New York City’s affordable housing landscape remains one of the most complicated — and contentious — in the nation. Despite billions of dollars in annual investments, the crisis persists, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to secure a roof over their heads. To help you understand what affordable housing is and how it impacts you,…