Queens Public Library Closes Eight Branches Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19

The owner of a Corona boutique and two of his employees were arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property for their alleged roles in a fencing operation.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel

The Queens Night Market is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, returning to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Saturday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 25.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry

An alleged hit-and-run driver from Long Island is being held without bail for intentionally driving into four people, including a 16-year-old girl and her mother, killing the youngster, after he sexually propositioned the teen and her mom minutes earlier on Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst early Saturday morning, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.

Sep. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Mets released a documentary on YouTube, “11 Days in September,” which details the pivotal role Shea Stadium and the organization played in the relief efforts in the days that followed the terrorist attacks.

Sep. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Shekar Krishnan modeled several outfits from a local South Asian fashion company based in Jackson Heights ahead of a New York City Fashion Week event that aims to showcase the diverse cultures of New York City communities through elected officials on both sides of the aisle.

Sep. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Queens grand jury indicted a Jackson Heights woman on charges of sex trafficking, grand larceny and other related crimes for allegedly forcing a woman to engage in prostitution on Roosevelt Avenue and to pay the defendant a daily sum of money.

Sep. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Queens Public Library (QPL) welcomed local residents to QPL’s Jackson Heights branch Sunday to celebrate the return of seven-day service.

Sep. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Mike Gianaris presented Queens Public Library (QPL) with a $100,000 in state funding last week to help support programming and resources at four branches across the borough.

Sep. 5, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Northern Queens experienced significant declines in several major crimes year-over-year during the 28-day period from Aug. 4-31, while southern Queens had sharp declines in robberies and burglaries over the same period of time, according to the NYPD.

Sep. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Get ready for a week of delicious deals with New York City’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week, featuring an array of participating Western Queens eateries.