Mar. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Musica Reginae Productions (MRP) is marking its 25th anniversary with a dynamic lineup of performances that showcase the diverse cultures and musical traditions of Queens. Since its founding in 2000, MRP has been dedicated to providing the local community with affordable, family-friendly live music, ranging from classical and…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Approximately 33,974 new homes were built in new buildings across New York City in 2024, according to the New York City Department of City Planning’s (DHS) Housing Database. This number, announced by DHS Director Dan Garodnick, marked the highest amount of completed units in a single year in…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway The future of Transfiguration Church in Maspeth is in jeopardy, and residents will soon have the chance to learn more and voice their concerns at a critical town meeting. Organized by the Juniper Park Civic Association, the meeting will take place on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Dozens of New Yorkers rallied in Midtown on Wednesday to support a state bill that would regulate e-bikes while making drivers more accountable after collisions. Led by Queens Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, the group of advocates, including pedestrians and cyclists, gathered on 3rd Avenue near Gov. Kathy Hochul’s…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) will celebrate Women’s History Month with a dynamic lineup of female poets, storytellers, and dancers at its upcoming event, “Strength, Courage & Wisdom,” on Saturday, March 29, at 8 p.m. The performance will take place at 153-10 Jamaica Ave. in…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting online applications for its annual college scholarship program, offering four $3,000 awards to high-achieving students. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of Italian-American heritage. Each year, the conference awards two academic…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has completed for Trylon Tower, a new 16-story rental development at 98-81 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. The building contains 170 housing units, ranging in size from one-bedroom to three-bedroom, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom units that feature alcoves. The units range in price from $3,000-$6,000 a month…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry A Richmond Hill man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for the attempted murder of his 8-year-old stepson nearly a year ago. Davien Reid Sr., 43, of 88th Avenue, was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on Friday on the indictment charging him with attempted murder in the…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are investigating the death of a woman inside a Locust Manor home on Saturday morning. Police responded to a 911 call of a person in need of medical attention inside 172-15 127th Ave., where they found a 64-year-old female unconscious and…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry The FDNY battled a massive 3-alarm fire at an auto body shop in Willets Point on Monday afternoon. The first call came at 4:17 p.m. after the fire broke out at 127-02 35th Ave., and arriving units observed heavy fire and smoke conditions. After the fire got into…