May. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents reported the highest well-being score among New York City’s five boroughs, according to a new report from the nonprofit Measure of America. The findings, based on data collected through 2022 and published via the organization’s data and mapping platform DATA2GO.NYC, show that Queens earned a well-being…
May. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows are looking for a woman who allegedly robbed a Jamaica Hills bank on the morning of Thursday, May 29. The suspect entered the Webster Bank branch at 179-25 Hillside Ave. at 10:15 a.m. and passed a note to a teller…
May. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Jessica Ramos expressed her disappointment following the State Senate’s approval of parkland alienation legislation for the $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino project earlier this week. Ramos was one of only five lawmakers to vote against the bill during Tuesday’s Senate session, where 54 senators voted in…
May. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar secured a major endorsement in her bid for New York City public advocate on Thursday, May 29, receiving the backing of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), the city’s largest police union. The PBA, which represents more than 20,000 uniformed NYPD officers, cited Rajkumar’s public…
May. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Over 2,100 students marked a major milestone on Sunday, May 18, as St. John’s University held its 155th Undergraduate Commencement on the Great Lawn of its Queens campus. Joined by over 10,000 guests—including faculty, family and friends—the Class of 2025 was celebrated in a ceremony honoring graduates from…
May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City’s curbside composting program has reached a new milestone, with more than 5.4 million pounds of compostable material collected between May 18 and May 24, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The total marks the highest amount collected in a single week since the city…
May. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson New York City residents can take advantage of more than 450 public computer centers across the five boroughs, offering free access to technology and training aimed at closing the digital divide. Operated by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), the centers—including 128 locations in Queens—provide free…
May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng held a community listening session with local residents and Queens organizations in Elmhurst Wednesday morning to highlight the “devastating impact” that cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) would have on the local community, citing reports that the Trump Administration is planning to slash…
May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has added two new tenants to its retail lineup over a two-week period, continuing its efforts to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. Poke Island Grill, a fast-casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, opened in the mall’s food court on Sunday, May 25. The…
May. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson An event for comic book lovers and collectible enthusiasts of all ages is returning to Far Rockaway. The eighth Queens Culture Clash will be held on Sunday, June 8 at the Knights of Columbus building located at 333 Beach 90th St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission…