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.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) debuted its QCP Players Inclusive Theater Program, bringing a whimsical play to the local community. 

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.

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.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Sandra Ung

For many immigrant survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, language barriers can often be difficult to overcome, adding to the litany of overwhelming challenges they face. Many are financially dependent on their partners, while others are isolated from their family and community. Some may fear that seeking help could jeopardize their immigration status.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun construction on a major redesign of Hillside Avenue, a project aimed at improving bus service for more than 215,000 daily riders across 22 bus routes.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A group of Queens-based students demonstrated their debate skills during a prestigious competition held at Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens on Friday, June 20.