Fire Breaks Out Inside Jackson Heights Apartment Building, No Injuries Reported

Oct. 2, 2023 By Ethan Marshall

Following the results of Zumper’s most recent national rent report showing the median cost of rent for one-bedroom units in New York City surpassing $4,000, they decided to review what that amount of monthly rent can get people in other cities across the United States. A total of 10 cities were examined in this study, including New York City.

Sep. 29, 2023 By Bill Parry

Queens Public Library (QPL) will defend the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7, through a series of events and activities recognizing the stories, voices and titles threatened by censorship across the nation.

Sep. 29, 2023 By Anthony Medina

Amid possibly the heaviest downfall of rain in the city so far this year, residents in Queens neighborhoods were subjected to the unexpected closures of highways, some public transportation services, and substantial flooding in residential areas.

Sep. 29, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld

A new bill introduced in the City Council Thursday would relieve thousands of condo and co-op owners of penalties associated with Local Law 97, the landmark building emissions statute, for an additional decade if it becomes law.

Sep. 29, 2023 By Bill Parry

The Breezy Point Republican who nearly shocked the Queens Democratic establishment in 2022, threw his support behind a third-party candidate for Queens District Attorney.

Sept. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

Check your ticket!

Sept. 28, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan

The U.S Commission on Civil Rights released a first of its kind report examining anti-Asian racism trends and the federal government’s role on Sept. 26.

Sep. 28, 2023 By Rachel Butler

Nominations are now open for public school teachers in Queens for the FLAG Awards, which recognize teaching excellence in the borough and across New York City.

Sept. 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

Two nonprofit groups in western Queens have been awarded nearly $1.9 million in federal funds to help serve residents across the borough, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Sept. 27, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

Shake Shack, the New York-based global casual fast-food chain, is set to open a new location in Jackson Heights next year.