Jul. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello Discover the vibrant spirit of American Indian culture at the 46th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow at the Queens County Farm Museum from July 25 to 27. The three-day event celebrates American Indian culture through food, music, dance, Native American crafts and more. Located at 73-50 Little Neck…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are still looking for a pair of muggers who allegedly beat and robbed a woman following an argument last month. Police say the 26-year-old victim was walking past 37-55 74th St. just before 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, when…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for type O- and O+ blood donors following a sharp decline in donations earlier in July. The center stated that New York’s O- and O+ supplies are currently 25% below the level needed to meet hospital demands…
Jul. 21, 2025 amNewYork What more does a New York City EMT or paramedic need to do to get a living wage? Apparently, saving lives isn’t enough. For three years now, FDNY EMS Local 2507, the union representing these lifesavers, has been battling City Hall for a new labor contract. Starting pay for EMTs…
Jul. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin There is no ice cream parlor in the World’s Borough that serves sweet serotonin like Eddie’s Sweet Shop, a treasured neighborhood staple in Forest Hills. The renowned family-owned business spans three generations of hospitality, community and confectionery charm, delighting dessert enthusiasts in Queens and beyond. For National Ice…
Jul. 20, 2025 By Dean Moses A Queens father allegedly stabbed his wife and young daughter to death on Saturday night before turning the knife on himself, police sources reported. According to authorities, the gruesome incident unfolded just after 7 p.m. on July 19 inside a home on Forest Avenue near Menahan Street in…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Indoor skydiving company iFly held a ribbon-cutting celebration in Long Island City Friday ahead of a grand-opening celebration at its western Queens facility on Saturday. iFLY Indoor Skydiving, which operates more than 80 locations around the world including on several cruise ships opened at 10-20 Borden Ave. at…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A teenager was stabbed in front of a gym near Steinway Street in Astoria after he came to the defense of a friend who was about to be attacked by two men on the night of Thursday, July 17, according to law enforcement sources. Police say a 17-year-old…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A College Point man is being held without bail after he was arrested and charged with murder for the fatal stabbing of a Corona man in May. Carlos Castro Alvarado, 26, of 121st Street, was apprehended near his workplace on Tuesday, July 15, by members of the Regional…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, is partnering with a local college for an immersive internship program. LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, is partnering with Farmindale State College(FSC) for its Terminal Operations…