Feb. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Following the dismissal of federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials across Queens have called for his removal from office. The Department of Justice’s decision to drop the case has raised concerns among prominent Democrats, who allege that President Donald Trump now holds…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Board 5 approved the proposal for the Fresh Pond Road street festival, slated for September, after a heated debate at a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The festival, which has been a cherished tradition in the Ridgewood area for nearly 30 years, has been regularly…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens celebrated Black History Month with an informative and inspiring guest speaking engagement on Thursday, Feb. 13. The event at 82-68 164th St. in Jamaica was led by Lorna Rainey, great-granddaughter of America’s first Black U.S. Rep., the Honorable Joseph H. Rainey (1870). Lorna is…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller The swift fallout continues from Thursday’s wave of federal prosecutor resignations over President Trump’s Justice Department moving to drop Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption charges — with a number of city pols freshly calling for Hizzoner’s ouster and Gov. Kathy Hochul not ruling out taking steps to remove him…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The closure of the Creedmoor Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) in Queens Village was confirmed by the Governor’s administration, according to a statement released Thursday by elected officials in Queens. Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Assembly Member Edward Braunstein and Council Member Linda Lee hailed it as a…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens Botanical Garden is offering a special mid-winter break program for children ages 4 to 10 from Tuesday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. This four-day program provides children with the opportunity to engage in…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Okdongsik, a newly opened restaurant in Bayside, brings a fresh take on Korean comfort food with a focus on simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Located at 43-13 Bell Blvd., the restaurant is the latest venture of Chef Ok Dongsik, a renowned culinary figure whose first restaurant in Seoul, Korea,…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The reigning BIG EAST Champions St. John’s baseball team is set to kick off its 2025 campaign on Friday, Feb. 14, with a doubleheader against Liberty Flames at Liberty Baseball Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia. The action begins at noon, with the second game slated for a 4 p.m.…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Following his second meeting with President Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan on Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams announced the city would once again allow federal immigration authorities to operate inside the Rikers Island jail complex. In an emailed statement on Feb. 13, hours after his roughly 90-minute meeting with…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ozone Park Residents Block Association (OPRBA) is calling on city leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Council, to take urgent action in response to a tragic fire that unfolded in Bay Ridge on Feb. 9. The association is demanding immediate measures to address the growing…