Apr. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The median asking rent for apartments in New York City went up 5.6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, from $3,218 last year to $3,397 this year, according to a report by the real estate site Realtor.com. This increase among rental properties listed on Realtor.com continues the…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Athena Dawson City Council Member and comptroller candidate Justin Brannan has secured a slate of endorsements from Southeast Queens elected officials, adding momentum to his bid ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary. In a joint statement released in late March, the coalition, including State Senators Leroy Comrie and James…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Athena Dawson Travelers flying to Alaska and Hawaii from John F. Kennedy International Airport can now enjoy more streamlined connections and upgraded amenities, as Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines begin relocating their operations to Terminal 8 (T8), American Airlines announced on Tuesday, April 22. The move will allow for easier…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello Walking just 20 minutes a day can boost your mood, memory, and overall health—but for Queens Girls Who Walk, it’s about more than steps and stamina. The Northeast Queens-based group turns a simple stroll into a powerful space for connection, community, and support among women of all ages.…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man was killed after losing control and crashing his SUV on the Belt Parkway near JFK Airport on the night of Monday, April 21. Police from the 106th Precinct in South Ozone Park responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision on the westbound…
Apr. 23, 2025 By sobrien April 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow lawmakers, legal experts and survivors of sexual assault on Tuesday to call for the passage of the Speak Your Truth Act, legislation aimed at protecting survivors who speak publicly about abuse from retaliatory defamation lawsuits. At a…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Flushing is getting a little sweeter — and a whole lot pinker. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a popular mobile pop-up known for its signature pink aesthetic and themed desserts, will make its only New York City appearance in Flushing on Saturday, May 3, as part of its…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway Residents of South Richmond Hill are in for a treat as Dunkin’ announces the grand reopening of its newly remodeled restaurant located at 121-17 Liberty Ave. To celebrate the occasion, the coffee chain is offering a special giveaway and several fun activities on Friday, April 25, starting at…
Apr. 22, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell and Barbara Russo-Lennon Dozens of New Yorkers, including members of the NYPD and their families, gathered in Rosedale on Tuesday to remember a brave officer who made the ultimate sacrifice for his community last year. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, along with other dignitaries, held a memorial service at…
Apr. 22, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets and lifestyle and apparel brand New York or Nowhere (NYON) announced the launch of their co-branded collection of Mets apparel, in partnership with New Era Cap and Major League Baseball. “This collaboration with the New York Mets and New York or Nowhere brings us…