March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Western Queens is a foodie’s paradise, where every corner offers a taste of something new. Nowhere is this more evident than Ditmars Boulevard —Astoria’s own “Restaurant Row.” This vibrant stretch is a melting pot of flavors, reflecting the many cultures that call the neighborhood home. A casual stroll down… Read more »
March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather with friends, raise a pint, and enjoy a lively night out—whether you’re Irish by heritage or just for the day. From cozy neighborhood pubs pouring the perfect pint of Guinness to bustling bars with festive cocktails and hearty eats, Western… Read more »
March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Cops are looking for a cyclist who allegedly assaulted a pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights late last month. The 28-year-old man was walking past 90-01 Roosevelt Avenue at around 5:06 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, when he engaged in a dispute with the suspect, a man riding… Read more »
March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry A 65-year-old man was killed when an early morning house fire gutted his home in the Sunnyside Gardens historic district on Friday. The FDNY received a call just before 3 a.m. of a blaze at 39-11 46th St. and dispatched 12 units with 60 firefighters and EMS personnel that… Read more »
March 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello As Ramadan continues, Cakes By Nerwan, a local bakery and custom cake shop in Astoria, is offering a special menu of traditional Lebanese desserts, giving customers a sweet way to break their fast at sunset each day. The sacred month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection in Islam began… Read more »
March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have expressed support for increases in state funding for New York State Parks following calls from activists for Park Advocacy Day in Albany last week. Rob Basch, president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC), traveled to Albany on Tuesday,… Read more »
March 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Planet Sis Candles, an Astoria-based business, has been creating hand-poured candles made from organic coconut wax and toxin-free fragrances since its founding in October 2021. The brand was established by Jahleesa Wise and her sisters, Bella and Shenai, with the goal of offering high-quality, environmentally friendly candles at accessible… Read more »
March 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Some of the thousands of spectators lining Skillman Avenue for the St. Pat’s for All parade on Sunday might recognize a burglary suspect who committed mail theft in one of the apartment buildings on the border between Woodside and Sunnyside on three occasions last month. Police from the 108th… Read more »
March 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello With St. Patrick’s Day festivities already underway and parades kicking off last weekend, the celebrations are in full swing. While pub crawls and pints of Guinness are staples of the holiday, you don’t need alcohol to join the fun. Many bars and restaurants in Western Queens offer delicious mocktails—crafted,… Read more »
March 3, 2025 By Bill Parry With a renewed sense of purpose in her fight against the mass firings of federal employees, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng invited Luke Graziani, the Woodside Army vet who was terminated from his job at a Bronx Veterans hospital, to be her guest at President Donald Trump’s address to a… Read more »