Apr. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens natives came together at one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants this April to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month through the power of music and inclusion. Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the famed retro-themed eatery in Manhattan’s Theater District known for its singing waitstaff, hosted a special performance…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry Three people were taken into custody for operating an illegal mobile cannabis dispensary on Woodhaven Boulevard underneath the Long Island Expressway near the playground at Hoffman Park and the Jewish Institute of Queens school in Elmhurst in response to community complaints, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams signed a package of bills Thursday aimed at tackling New York City’s long-standing “scaffolding shed epidemic.” The five pieces of legislation, approved by the City Council in late March, are designed to reduce the number of temporary steel-and-wood sidewalk sheds that have become a familiar—and…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway Just weeks after launching strict enforcement of New York City’s mandatory composting program, the Adams administration has abruptly suspended most fines, signaling a major policy shift from penalties to education and outreach. The abrupt change, announced just weeks after strict enforcement began, marks a significant reversal in the…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell Firefighters fought a stubborn two-alarm fire inside a well-known Bayside pub just after 8:20 a.m. on Saturday. Over 100 firefighters responded to a blaze that tore through the basement of Hatfields Bar at 40-05 Bell Blvd. The fire quickly spread to the first floor, with thick smoke billowing…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell & Robert Pozarycki Parishioners in Breezy Point stood helplessly outside St. Edmund Church on Saturday as flames engulfed their beloved house of worship in a devastating three-alarm fire. Fire Department sources said the blaze ignited just after 2:15 p.m. on April 19 at 216 Rockaway Beach Blvd., in…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Lloyd Mitchell Three people were killed and another person is in critical condition after a raging two-alarm fire ripped through a home in Jamaica Estates early on Easter Sunday morning, FDNY officials said. FDNY members raced to 87-25 Chevy Chase St. just after 1 a.m. on April…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is celebrating Earth Day with its annual Climate Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26. The event at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring activities, performances, and tours on the climate crisis, including exploring creative…
Apr. 21, 2025 Reuters and amNewYork Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff had overcome a serious bout of double pneumonia earlier this year and had been driven around St. Peter’s Square in an open-air popemobile on Easter Sunday…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers has joined a growing list of elected Queens Democrats to throw their weight behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election. Brooks-Powers, who represents the 31st Council District, including parts of Far Rockaway, Laurelton, and Rosedale, touted Cuomo’s experience as governor as a…