Jul. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello With the first half of 2025 now behind us, there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the rest of the year. The Water Lantern Festival offers just that opportunity when it returns to Queens on Saturday, July 12, for an evening of inspiration and…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Jack Nierenberg This op-ed is a response to a July 6 commentary published in amNewYork by New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow regarding the rollout of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow demonstrates a lack of proper understanding of the chaos,…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello The rivalry that redefined women’s boxing returns to where it all began. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set for a third explosive clash at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 11, with the world watching live on Netflix. The pound-for-pound number 1 and number 2 female boxers…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry A 76-year-old grandmother in Flushing became New York City’s first victim this year to die in a fire caused by an exploding lithium-ion battery, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced Tuesday. The victim was having a late lunch at a Singa’s Famous Pizza, located at 43-69 Kissena Blvd., at…
Jul. 9, 2025 By jmilitello July 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Astorians can now tap into their creativity without breaking the bank, thanks to Queens Collaborative’s new Spare Arts Initiative, a mutual aid project designed to make art accessible to everyone. Launched at the end of last month, the initiative introduces community “art fridges”…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Members Sandra Ung, Linda Lee, and Shekar Krishnan joined Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang and anti-gender-based violence advocates at City Hall on Tuesday to celebrate a new $3 million initiative, which funds organizations that provide culturally competent services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence. The elected officials…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Got a craving for caffeine and cuddles? National Kitten Day is the purr-fect excuse to curl up with a coffee and some whiskered company. In celebration of National Kitten Day on July 10, we’re spotlighting the rise of cat cafés in Queens—cozy hangouts where you can sip tea…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung is collaborating with the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) and Queens Public Library Flushing to host a free health insurance workshop to help members of the local community understand coverage options and access to care. The bilingual workshop will be held from…
Jul. 9, 2025 By bparry July 9, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens man was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV while he was riding a moped in Astoria during the early morning of Monday, July 7. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to a 911 call of…
Jul. 8, 2025 By bparry July 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The FDNY battled a fire at a scrapyard along the Astoria and East Elmhurst border on the night of Monday, June 7. FDNY dispatchers received a call just after 9 p.m. of heavy fire and smoke at the Super Scrap metal recycling company…