Jul. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, Council Member Shekar Krishnan, community members and accessibility activists gathered Monday morning to celebrate the completion of a long-awaited ADA-compliant ramp at the Jackson Heights Post Office, which was installed after years of advocacy from community members and elected officials. The federally operated post…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Queens residents gathered at 60-60 Myrtle Ave. in Ridgewood to enjoy the festivities offered at the Myrtle Avenue Summer Street Festival on Sunday, July 20. Among the numerous features at the event were food vendors, craft vendors, rides for kids, shopping experiences and much more.…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The Queens Alliance Baseball Little League recently completed its spring 2025 season, with the Little Neck-Douglaston (LND) Lightning winning the championship in the 14U division, the oldest age group during the season. Kids from the team, along with their families, gathered at Brian Dempsey’s in…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Queens get the miles — and the awards. New York Road Runners (NYRR), a non-profit organization that strengthens communities through running, named two Queens runners as finalists for the inaugural NYRR Miles of Impact Award: Julia Azcona from Ridgewood, the founder of Ridgewood Runners, and Sergio Arias from…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A senior was robbed at gunpoint by a masked man in broad daylight on a commercial strip in South Ozone Park on Saturday, July 12, according to authorities. Police from the 106th Precinct in South Ozone Park reported a 68-year-old man was walking past 133-17 Rockaway Blvd. at…
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…