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Apr. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Major internet carrier Spectrum is sponsoring 10 local New York City youth sports leagues as part of a new community-driven initiative. 

Apr. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway

A Queens-based arts foundation is once again offering local visual artists a chance to receive direct financial support through its Spring Micro Grant Cycle.

Apr. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The Bayside Historical Society is welcoming spring with a full slate of April events—from hands-on gardening workshops to live music performances—designed to bring the community together and make the most of the warmer weather.

Apr. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

On Thursday, March 27, she stepped back into the unit where she was hospitalized in critical condition during the early days of the pandemic.

A Jamaica man was convicted at trial Tuesday of murder in the first degree and other crimes for the vicious stabbing deaths of his girlfriend, her son and a visiting cousin during a bloody rampage in June 2022.

Travis Blake, 31, of 155th Street, faces up to life in prison at sentencing following the three-and-a-half-week-long trial. The jury deliberated for just two hours before reaching the guilty verdict in Queens Supreme Court.

Apr. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A slew of Queens elected officials has formally endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid, following the backing of the Democratic Organization of Queens County and its chairman, U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks.

April 2, 2025 By Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Zeinab Eyega and Yasmeen Hamza

As advocates who have dedicated our careers to achieving gender equity and justice, and as the representative of and service providers for some of the most culturally diverse districts in the country, we know firsthand the importance of ensuring that survivors of gender-based violence receive support that speaks to their specific needs. In Queens, where nearly 300 languages and dialects are spoken and we face the third-highest rate of reported domestic violence in New York State, the call for culturally specific services is urgent—and it is time for us to act.

April 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Sheila Lewandowski, co-founder and executive director of the Chocolate Factory Theater, has announced that she will step down after more than 20 years of service with the Queens-based Center for Experimental Artistic Performances.

Apr. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Community Board 5 will come together on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. for a monthly meeting at Christ the King High School, located at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave. in Middle Village. 

Apr. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A legendary Latin jazz percussionist is returning to the world’s borough this month for a rhythmic performance at Flushing Town Hall.