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St. John’s University invites community for annual Great Lawn Summer Concert

Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson

St. John’s University’s free Great Lawn Summer Concert is returning on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Music lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the university’s annual summer music program. This year, the Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) is returning to the campus to play a collection of scores from the works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Also joining the stage are a special group of student performers from the Virtuoso Suzuki Academy of Mineola.

The concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m., and guests should enter the university at Gate 8, located at Utopia Parkway and 82nd Avenue, before the concert begins.

Queens bus network redesign: How riders in the ‘World’s Borough’ are faring after June launch

Jul. 15, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Just two weeks into its first phase of implementation, the sweeping redesign of the Queens bus network appears to have been well received by many borough commuters.

John McEnroe, Venus Williams to take part in star-studded US Open fan event

Jul. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A Hall of Fame roster of US Open champions, including John McEnroe and Venus Williams, will take to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium next month as part of an exhibition event ahead of the US Open.

Gunman gets 35 years to life in prison for shooting at two cops in Jackson Heights in 2011: DA

July 15, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Manhattan man was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison on Tuesday for shooting at two cops in broad daylight in the heart of Jackson Heights in 2011. Antonio Olmeda, 66, of Fifth Avenue, was convicted by a jury on two counts of attempted murder and other related crimes after they deliberated for just eight minutes before reaching a verdict on June 27.

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Suspect wanted for roughing up Whitestone cell phone store worker before snatching pricey devices: NYPD

Jul. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Whitestone cell phone store last month.

City Council passes Julie Won resolution calling on Albany to pass legislation aiding tenants displaced by fire

July 15, 2025. By Shane O’Brien.

Masked man snatches senior’s snacks at Woodhaven subway station: NYPD

Jul. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry

A senior man was robbed in Woodhaven while waiting for a J train by a suspect who remains at large more than three weeks later.

Permits filed for 5-story mixed-use building with 112 units in Jamaica

Jul. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 5-story mixed-use building with 112 total units at 123-12 Sutphin Blvd. in Jamaica.

Annual Rockaway Dog Parade to raise funds for ARF-ARF this September

Jul. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Pups and pet lovers are invited to put their best paw forward for the fourth annual Rockaway Dog Parade, which is set to return this September.

Tim Hollingsworth brings Michelin-Inspired dining to Belmont Park

Jul. 15, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Belmont Park Village just got a lot more delicious with the opening of Hundredfold, a new American brasserie developed in partnership with James Beard Award-winning Chef Tim Hollingsworth.

Off to the races! Bayside High School students compete in annual 5K

Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A group of student runners took to the pavement at the Bayside 5K on Sunday.

It takes a city: Bringing New York City one step closer to universal childcare

Jul. 15, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams

Manhattan man sentenced for stabbing deaths of two Queens men in 2021: DA

Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Manhattan man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Monday for stabbing two Queens men to death in a two-day period in 2021.

Holden praises Parks, Sanitation commissioners for removing garbage pile-up at Juniper Valley Park

Jul. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Robert Holden has welcomed action by Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa and acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan to address garbage pile-ups in Juniper Valley Park last week.

Photos: Queens community celebrates Festival Calle Colombia in Jackson Heights

Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Queens residents gathered along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights to celebrate the annual Festival Calle Colombia on Saturday, July 12.

Unwind at Spa Castle, a five-story wellness destination in College Point

Jul. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Looking to unwind this summer but could do without the crowded beaches and pools? Then, Spa Castle in College Point offers the perfect escape at their five-story wellness destination.

Queens families harvest over 50 pounds of produce at NYSCI’s hydroponics lab

Jul. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) teamed up with sustainability nonprofit New York Sun Works to welcome Queens families to NYSCI on July 11 to harvest over 50 pounds of produce grown at a hydroponics lab at the Queens-based science museum.

Photos: Community members enjoy food and visit merchants at Forest Hills Summer Jam

Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Forest Hills community members gathered along Continental Avenue to see the attractions and enjoy the food offered at the Forest Hills Summer Jam on Sunday, July 13.

Photos: Queens community comes together for Water Lantern Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Numerous Queens community members gathered to celebrate the Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, July 12, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Middle Village Roller Hockey League hosts inaugural under 13s tournament featuring 3 teams from Long Island

Jul. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League hosted its first ever tournament for players aged 13 and under last Saturday, with three teams journeying from Long Island to take part in the inaugural competition.

Photos: Queens residents gather at Jamaica Bay for fun days of sailing and kayaking

Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Queens residents gathered at Jamaica Bay in Edgemere to take part in multiple fun days of community activities, including sailing, kayaking and more on Sunday, June 29, and Saturday, July 12.

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo makes his independent bid for mayor official, says he’s ‘in it to win it’

Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who got pummeled in the Democratic primary last month, announced Monday that he will actively run in the mayoral general election as an independent against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.

Richmond Hill community center hosts NASA-themed summer camp for local youth

Jul. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

A NASA-themed summer camp at the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center offered children an immersive introduction to space, science and creativity earlier this month.

Thief wanted for targeting 7 train rider who dozed off on way to Flushing: NYPD

Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing and Transit District 20 are looking for a thief who targeted a 7 train rider as he slept during the morning of Tuesday, July 1.

Three suspects wanted for thwarted robbery in Glendale last month: NYPD

Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for three suspects who tried to rob a man in Glendale last month.

Mark your calendar: DOB in Your Community returns to Queens with event at Queensborough Community College

Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry

Queens homeowners and small businesses will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with staffers from the NYC Department of Buildings with the return of the agency’s “DOB in Your Community” initiative on Saturday, July 19.