Apr. 10, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The vibrant spring season is in full swing, with various races hitting the streets of Queens this month. While the idiom “April showers bring May flowers” may be true, the rain should not stop you from logging the miles. Run through the animated course at the Let’s Grant…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are still looking for three women who attacked an 18-year-old girl on the night of Thursday, March 20. The victim was walking in front of the Jamaica Market food court at 90-40 160th St. when she was approached by three strangers…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Join the Bayside Anglers Group on Saturday, April 26, for the 29th Annual Little Neck Bay Shoreline Cleanup—a beloved spring tradition that helps keep one of Queens’ most scenic waterfronts clean, green, and community-friendly. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers of all ages will gather at Crocheron Park…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall In a city of small apartments and constant turnover, Queens just claimed the crown—for self-storage. Queens recorded the highest volume of self-storage space sales in the United States in 2024, with neighboring Brooklyn not far behind, according to a recent report by the storage facility site Storage Cafe.…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Queens Borough President Donovan Richards hosted a celebration of Eid al-Fitr, an Islamic festival marking the end of the Ramadan fasting, on Monday, April 7, at Queens Borough Hall. The celebration featured delicious treats and musical performances by students from Elhaam Academy, the Ideal Islamic…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa addressed a full house on Thursday, April 3, at a forum hosted by the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association (POCA). Sliwa opened by addressing a topic dominating the city’s political conversation that day: Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to leave the Democratic Party…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Grace Meng praised NASA astronaut Jonny Kim after successfully arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) for his first spaceflight, just over two years after visiting Queens to inspire local students. Kim launched into space alongside two Russian cosmonauts and docked at the ISS on Tuesday…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is organizing two important community events later this month aimed at empowering the public, improving personal safety, and enhancing overall well-being. On Thursday, April 24, Addabbo will host a free interactive self-defense training class as part of his efforts to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Homeowners in northeast Queens received an important lesson in deed theft prevention during the April 7 Community Board 11 meeting, where officials warned of rising scams that often target elderly and immigrant residents. The meeting, held Monday evening at the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside, focused on…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson In celebration of Civics Week 2025, Assembly Member Sam Berger visited several public schools across his district to engage students in conversations about civic duty, community leadership, and the role of local government. Civics Week, held this year from March 10 to 14, is an annual initiative organized…