Man Threatens to Shoot Security Guard at Chase Bank in Rego Park, Then Takes Cash

June 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

The NYPD shut down an alleged brothel in Woodside last week following an undercover sting operation where two women in their 60s were arrested for prostitution. Local residents say they have been calling for its closure for some time and that similar establishments are operating freely in the area.

Jun. 9, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller

The city has given the greenlight for weekend events to move forward as smoky conditions that have shrouded the city in recent days begin to dissipate, officials said during a briefing Friday.

Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry

While the New York Mets were mired in their longest losing streak in four years, there were some positive vibes at Citi Field for one day as the Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual business expo at the Caesars Sportsbook at the Metro Grille on June 7.

Jun. 9, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller

The City Council wasted no time Thursday in overwhelmingly passing legislation that, if enacted, would mandate New Yorkers citywide separate food scraps and other organic refuse from the rest of their trash.

June 9, 2023 By Czarinna Andres

Sunnyside will be celebrating American pride on Saturday, June 10, at the 53rd Annual Flag Day Parade.

A Manhattan man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly raping a 69-year-old woman, attacking a second woman and committing a number of other crimes at a Jamaica storage facility in March and April.

The routine general membership meeting for 104 Civilian Observation Patrol took a turn when Deputy Inspector Kevin Coleman, commanding officer of the 104th Precinct, paid the group a visit inside Christ the King High School, in Middle Village, on Thursday, June 8. 

The rare appearance from the deputy inspector brought praise to 104COP/G-COP for helping throughout the Memorial Day Parades last month. 

Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry

With the smoke from the Canadian wildfires rapidly diminishing over Queens and after consulting weather experts and city officials, Founders Entertainment decided to proceed with the Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park this weekend.

Election Day is right around the corner, with polls opening for early voting on June 17 ahead of the June 27 primary.

There are some contentious democratic primary races to look out for in Queens.

First recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. This year, almost 158 years later, there is a wide variety of upcoming events to celebrate Juneteenth right here in Queens. 

From food and music to skating and baseball, you aren’t going to want to miss these exciting events happening around the borough.