Mar. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino development adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing. The City Council voted 41-2 in favor of the proposal, a planned development by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson Rockaway commuters are in for a unique experience with free artwork on display. As the MTA’s Arts and Design Program turns 40 this year, the public transportation entity has brought intricate art pieces to subway stations across the five boroughs. The Rockaway Peninsula’s subway stations are now dotted…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry In just his second year at the helm of the St. John’s Red Storm, basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named Big East Coach of the Year on Wednesday after leading his squad to its first outright regular season conference championship in 40 years and matched a…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Adrienne Adams, the City Council Speaker who recently entered the 2025 NYC mayor’s race, said on Wednesday that she is “confident” her campaign can quickly fundraise and amass support despite her late entrance into the crowded field. The speaker is under pressure to raise money speedily and build…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced on Monday that his office received 912 applications for appointment to the borough’s 14 community boards this year. Among them, 665 applications came from individuals not currently serving on a board, demonstrating heightened civic engagement across the borough. The latest figures…
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…