Feb. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello Legendary recording artists Billy Joel and Sting will perform together for a one-night-only concert at Citi Field in Flushing on Thursday, Aug. 25. This marks the first time the two iconic musicians will perform at Citi Field, where they will showcase a selection of their greatest hits from…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello For couples looking for something unique and special to do for Valentine’s Day, Flushing Town Hall is hosting a Jazzy Valentine concert on Friday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature live jazz music and singing, with live performances from Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti, a…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 109th Precinct in Flushing have reviewed surveillance video from an apartment building where a 68-year-old woman was stabbed repeatedly during a home invasion on Sunday evening and came up with images of the two suspects. The alleged burglars entered the building on Roosevelt Avenue between…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Make the Road New York (MRNY) officially opened its new 24,000-square-foot community center in Corona on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The center, located at 104-15 Roosevelt Ave., has been years in the making and now serves as a permanent space for immigrant New Yorkers, providing vital resources and community…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced that the region’s major airports have shattered multiple travel records in 2024. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, PANYNJ revealed that 2024 was the busiest year on record for its commercial airports, including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson For the first time in three decades, JFK Airport is debuting a new cargo terminal. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) announced the facility’s opening on Monday, Feb. 3, following its launch at the end of January. The new facility signifies WFS’s expanding warehouse footprint at JFK, as the agency…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of celebrants gathered at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan 30, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Queens residents from the Asian diaspora came together to celebrate the festive holiday. Many locals donned red, a symbol of prosperity, and their traditional attire, including…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate. Council Member Robert Holden, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, and Assembly Members David Weprin, Nily Rozic, and Sam Berger have all endorsed Rajkumar for Public Advocate, lauding…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Amid the busy month of February, with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and even snow days, it can be easy to lose track of your running schedule. During these cold winter months, the urge to stay indoors and avoid the harsh winds is strong. However, having the support of…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello For nearly a century, Schmidt’s Candy has been a sweet cornerstone in Woodhaven, delighting generations of families with nostalgic treats and timeless charm. Since opening in 1925, the candy shop at 94-15 Jamaica Ave. has witnessed decades of memories, with parents and grandparents bringing their children in to…