Sep. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson The 109th Precinct Council honored the June and July Cops of the Month at its community council meeting on Wednesday, Sept 10. Community members packed Bowne Street Community Church to hear public safety updates from Inspector Kevin Coleman and have their sanitation-related questions answered by a DSNY representative. …
Sep. 16, 2025 By Robert Pearl As the nation marked the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Jewish community of Kew Gardens Hills came together on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills for a moving memorial service that honored the lives lost and the resilience of New Yorkers. Hosted by…
Sep. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 4-story residential building with 12 housing units at 27-05 27th St. in Astoria. The proposed building would be 41 feet tall and span 8,349 square feet. With an average unit scope of 695 square feet, the 12 residences will…
Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you’re looking for a Mediterranean escape minus the price tag for an international getaway, then try the next best thing by taking a step inside Meli Estiatorio and get whisked away to Greece, if only for a meal. The Greek restaurant, located at 98-31 Metropolitan Ave. in…
Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Here’s some news that’s bound to get tails wagging — according to a study by StreetEasy data, Astoria and Long Island City have been ranked among the top 10 best NYC neighborhoods for dog owners. The western Queens communities were ranked in no particular order amongst neighborhoods like…
Sep. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 6-story mixed-use building with 22 housing units at 40-10 Crescent St. in Long Island City. The proposed building would be 65 feet tall and span 22,443 square feet. The 22 residences would take up 14,957 square feet, while the…
Sep. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A New York City-based non-profit empowering youths through school-based hydroponic farming recently celebrated hitting 5,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered to older adult centers throughout Queens. Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) reached the significant landmark in June, distributing healthy produce to various JASA older adult centers through the…
Sep. 16, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams From the start of our administration, we have been clear that the days of ignoring people in crisis — on our streets and in our subways — were over. It’s no secret that too many New Yorkers who suffer from severe mental illness cycle between hospitals and…
Sep. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry The owner of a Corona boutique and two of his employees were arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property for their alleged roles in a fencing operation. More than $50,000 in merchandise was allegedly stolen from major retailers, including Macy’s, Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American…
Sep. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry When NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the expansion of the Quality of Life Division to all 17 Queens police precincts in June, after a successful pilot program at the 100th Precinct in Rockaway Beach, she said the “Q Teams” in each precinct would go after illicit marijuana dispensaries…