May. 20, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams insisted on Tuesday that his friendlier approach to President Trump is what persuaded the commander-in-chief to lift a federal pause on a major wind farm project off the coast of Brooklyn on May 19. His remarks came a day after Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested that…
May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is once again showing his commitment to the senior community by organizing his annual Senior Job Fair in Kew Gardens, an event aimed at helping older adults find employment opportunities and achieve greater financial stability. The event will take place on Friday, May 30, from…
May. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson The office of City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams hosted a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, May 17, to honor the legacy of pioneering Southeast Queens hip-hop artist Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers. Hundreds of community members and family members gathered for the event, where the newly named Raymond ‘Freaky…
May. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung has announced a new partnership with the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to provide free, accessible legal services to residents of District 20. The initiative includes a public workshop and multiple visits from NYLAG’s Mobile Legal Help Center. As part of the launch,…
May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Former Governor and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo did not appear at an alleged campaign stop at the Peter Cardella Senior Citizens Center in Ridgewood on Friday, May 16, prompting backlash from demonstrators and Assembly Member Claire Valdez. The protesters—many of them relatives of individuals who died in nursing…
May. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Lewis Latimer House in Flushing will host a free public reading on Saturday, May 31, featuring original memoir work from eight Queens-based writers exploring themes of race and immigration. The event, titled “Writing on Race and Immigration: An Afternoon of Memoir,” will take place from 2 to…
May. 20, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 6-story residential building with 57 housing units on the vacant lot at 155 Beach 30th St. near the Beach 30th Street Playground in Far Rockaway. The proposed building would be 70 feet tall and yield 90,735 square feet across…
May. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 109th Precinct in Flushing have released a newly obtained surveillance image showing the suspect in a recent armed robbery without his mask—offering a much clearer view of his face than the original photo, which captured him wearing a camouflage face covering during the crime. The…
May. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an $800 million investment, unveiling plans to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and construct a cutting-edge Player Performance Center to elevate the US Open’s global stature and athlete experience in Flushing. The investment, which represents the largest single investment in US…
May. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As a borough that boasts diversity, Queens naturally brings the best of the world to its doorstep, along with trailblazers and record breakers. On Sunday, March 30, Nat Hoty, a nonbinary actor, dancer and fitness coach from Kent, Ohio, broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for fastest half-marathon…