Aug. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry As it endeavors to become the largest commercial casino in the nation, Resorts World New York City has received its last major land use approval for its $5.5 billion vision to create an integrated resort at Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park, ensuring work can immediately begin if…
Aug. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Public Library will offer seven-day service at five new locations after the City Council secured a $2 million investment to expand weekend library services across the New York in the city’s FY 26 budget. QPL’s Sunday service will be extended to libraries in Glen Oaks, Hunters Point,…
Aug. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Tenants and elected officials gathered in Glendale Saturday afternoon to protest against what they described as “displacement tactics” enforced by the landlord of three residential buildings on Clover Place — accusations which the landlord strongly denies. Residents at 56-07, 56-11 and 56-21 Clover Pl. have accused the building’s…
Aug. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Homicide detectives from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are investigating a murder inside an apartment just a few blocks away from their station house on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 3. Police responded to a 911 call of a man in need of medical attention at 40-38 Case…
Aug. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson A classic family-friendly folktale is coming to Queens this summer. The Queens College School of Arts is partnering with NYC Parks to bring the classic Russian folk tale “Peter and the Wolf” to parks throughout Queens this month. Performances will run from Aug. 5 through Aug. 26, at…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined Queens leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 29, to mark the reopening of the Bayside Marina following an $8 million FEMA-funded reconstruction project to restore the marina after it was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The reconstruction project…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Middle Village priest was sworn in as a Chaplain of the New York City Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on Staten Island on July 24. Father Peter Purpura, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, was appointed by Bishop Robert Brennan in 2023 as…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A southeast Queens man is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted by a jury of murder, assault and other related charges for a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a mom on Mother’s Day 2022 on a South Jamaica dead-end street. Roosevelt Rose, of…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and state Sen. John Liu held a roundtable event in Flushing on Tuesday, July 29, to discuss the impact of President Trump’s federal budget reconciliation bill on New York City, particularly for residents in their districts. The elected officials were joined by community health…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello If kicking back with an ice-cold margarita and fresh-made guacamole is still on your summer to-do list, then Avo Taco is the perfect destination for your next meet-up. The restaurant, located at 212-97 26th Ave. in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, is an expansive space with a festive…