Police from the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway are looking for a gunman who shot two women at the Ocean Bay Apartments in Arverne on the night of Saturday, May 10.

The suspect is seen on video surveillance at around 9:35 p.m. approaching the southeast corner of the NYCHA complex at Beach 54th Street and Arverne Boulevard, where he pulled out a handgun and opened fire at a group of people, striking two women before running off. When officers responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress at the complex, which is also called the Oceanside Apartments, they found the two victims: a 34-year-old woman who was shot in both legs and a 32-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. EMS responded to the location and transported the victims to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where they were both listed in stable condition.

May. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Nearly 1,000 people have signed an online petition opposing plans to convert a former Catholic convent in East Elmhurst into a mental health crisis facility for children and teenagers, citing concerns over safety, communication missteps and potential future use of the site.

May 16, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect who allegedly attacked an F train rider at the 21st Street–Queensbridge subway station in Long Island City on the night of Saturday, May 10.

May. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC), Cirrus Workforce Housing Advisors, LP, and a coalition of labor unions announced a landmark agreement to build up to 50,000 units of workforce housing citywide over the next two decades.

May 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed to expand a 2-story residential building at 94-24 55th Ave. in Elmhurst into a 4-story building with six housing units.

May 16, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

A lucky lottery player in Sunnyside is ending their week on a high note after purchasing a top-prize winning ticket in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 evening drawing on Thursday.

May. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway

A longtime Woodside favorite has entered a new chapter. As of April 29, the popular Bowlero location at 69-10 34th Ave. has officially rebranded as Lucky Strike Queens, marking a full transformation into the national Lucky Strike Entertainment brand.

May. 15, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Phil Craig 

While one’s worth is not determined by an abundance of possessions, our faith teaches us that all workers deserve a just living. However, for many people in our communities, the way our laws are written are keeping them from enjoying equal pay for equal work. This is especially true for New Yorkers who support themselves and their families doing delivery work — and we stand alongside our lawmakers who are looking to change that. 

May 15, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

More than 300 families in Jackson Heights received fresh, nutritious groceries this week during a special food distribution organized by Food Bank For New York City at Travers Park.

May. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Two Queens teachers have been named winners of a local restaurant chain’s annual teacher appreciation essay contest, earning both recognition and rewards from their students and the community.

May. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway

After eight years of operating as a creative hub for children and families in Glendale, Little Pulp Kids Print Shop will permanently close its location at The Shops at Atlas Park at the end of June.

May. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The New York State Assembly has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International to transform 50 acres of Citi Field parking lot into Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion entertainment complex anchored by a casino.

A 72-year-old man was pistol-whipped during an armed robbery at the Soul Deli in St. Albans on the night of Thursday, May 1, and the perpetrator remains at large weeks later.

Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica responded to the scene at 203-01 Hollis Avenue and found the wounded senior bloodied and battered inside the Black-owned deli, known across Southeast Queens for its hospitality and soul food.

May. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Northwest Queens experienced huge boosts in the inventory, price and number of new leases for rentals in April 2025, compared to the same time the previous year, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

May. 15, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a fellow passenger during a brutal daytime attack aboard a Brooklyn shuttle bus on Sunday.

May. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The inaugural Junior Season of the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League came to a dramatic close on Saturday, May 10, with a championship showdown that had fans cheering from start to finish.

May 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition has announced a full schedule of free summer programming, including fireworks, concerts, and outdoor movie nights— despite ongoing renovations that have rendered Astoria Park’s iconic Great Lawn inaccessible.

May 15, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 are looking for a seemingly disturbed man who shoved a senior onto the tracks at the Jackson Heights transit hub last month and remains at large.

May. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has welcomed the inclusion of universal school meals in the recently-approved state budget, stating that every New York student will now have access to free breakfast and lunch regardless of their family’s income.

May. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

More than 50 Queens-based vendors showcased their signature dishes at the 21st annual Queens Taste, the borough’s signature food and networking event spotlighting its rich culinary diversity.

May 15, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Getting farm-fresh fruits and vegetables without breaking the bank just became more accessible in Astoria, thanks to a new initiative by Hellgate CSA.

May. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A talented team of young dancers from Astoria is heading to the finals of a competitive citywide dance contest — and they’re using their moves to spark meaningful conversations about mental health.

Mayor Eric Adams marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of the city’s “Operation Padlock to Protect” initiative at a pizzeria on the Rego Park and Middle Village border on Wednesday and touted the significant progress in shutting down more than 1,400 illegal smoke shops across the five boroughs and seizing more than $95 million in illegal product since last May.

“The city was fed up. We heard it at every town hall. This time last year, there were thousands of illegal smoke shops plaguing our city with unlicensed cannabis endangering our children,” Adams said. “One year later, we are proud to announce that we have turned the tide. Thanks to the tireless efforts by our city’s law enforcement officers, we’ve padlocked thousands of illegal shops and created safer streets for children and families. But we’re not stopping there.”

May. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The United States Postal Service (USPS) held a swearing-in ceremony this month for Kahlil Wilson, the first Black postmaster of Jamaica, Queens.

May. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Service workers union 32BJ SEIU has welcomed life-changing benefits for thousands of workers at both LaGuardia and JFK airports in the recently-approved state budget, which includes measures to expand paid vacation and improve health insurance for all airport workers across New York State.