May. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway A broad coalition of elected officials, civic leaders and Community Board 5 is calling on state regulators to reject a proposed adult-use cannabis dispensary in the heart of Maspeth, arguing that the location violates New York State’s mandated 500-foot buffer zone between dispensaries and schools. The proposed dispensary…
May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Go ahead and snap that selfie in Queens—a new study says Citi Field is one of the most Instagrammable stadiums in Major League Baseball. According to a recent study by the sports betting site Flashpicks, Citi Field ranked as the 5th most Instagram-worthy ballpark in the nation, racking…
May. 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Public Library (QPL) President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola, and dozens of local residents gathered Wednesday morning to mark the launch of a new QPL mobile library and the start of weekly service in Breezy Point — a waterfront community long…
May. 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Ramy Mahmoud The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation opened its doors on Wednesday, April 30, to host the NYPD 105th Precinct’s 2025 Medal Day, honoring officers’ exceptional service and bravery. The annual ceremony celebrated dozens of officers for acts of courage, leadership and dedication…
May. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Rockaway Theatre Company will host the world premiere of The Value, a brand-new dark comedy by Utah-based playwright and theatre professor Nicholas Dunn, beginning Friday, May 23. The production will take place at the John Gilleece Theatre, located in Building T4 at Fort Tilden in Rockaway Park—home…
May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall continues its tradition of showcasing world-class jazz with a fresh lineup of performances this May. In honor of International Jazz Day on May 1, the venue, well known to Queens audiences for its dynamic programming, rolls out another month of standout events. From signature jazz…
May. 1, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his $115 billion Executive Budget for the coming fiscal year on Thursday, a plan is flush with new spending as he faces a steep uphill re-election battle this year. Hizzoner rolled out his balanced Fiscal Year 2026 executive budget during a May 1 press…
Apr. 30, 2025 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Steven Raga expressed sorrow and solidarity this week following the tragic vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people and injured more than two dozen others. “We are heartbroken by the devastating attack at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in…
Apr. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 15-65 Clintonville St. in Whitestone. The proposed development, located just off the Cross Island Parkway, will include six residential units and a small community facility. According to plans filed with the city’s Department of Buildings,…
Apr. 30, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Making it easier to build affordable housing in New York City and opening local partisan primaries to voters of any party are just two of the ideas being floated by a local panel that voters may get to decide on this November. The panel — known as a…