Apr. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall A new high-end Mediterranean restaurant is slated to open at 7000 Austin St. in Forest Hills, taking over the space formerly occupied by TGI Friday’s, which closed in October 2024. The unnamed restaurant group, known for operating several successful venues across Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island, has signed…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Ramy Mahmoud Students, community advocates and transit experts gathered at Queens College on Monday evening, April 28, for a town hall focused on advancing the QueensLink project — a proposal that could dramatically improve public transportation in Queens by reactivating the long-abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch rail line.…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Over 200 runners, walkers, and environmental advocates gathered on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate Earth Day with State Senator John Liu during a lively 5K Fun Run along the historic Long Island Motor Parkway, a route that once served as one of the nation’s earliest highways but now…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ridgewood Democratic Club drew a full house on Friday night for a highly anticipated debate featuring the three Democratic candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat. Held at the club’s historic headquarters at 60-70 Putnam Ave., the event brought together Paul Pogozelski, Phil Wong, and…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pickleball season is in full swing across Queens, and there’s no shortage of places to play. With longer days and warmer weather here to stay, players of all ages are hitting the courts—from casual neighborhood matches to competitive tournaments. The borough’s passion for the sport is on full…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students at Vaughn College in East Elmhurst participated in a forum on Tuesday, April 22, exploring how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are transforming the delivery industry across New York City and beyond. The event, hosted by the Queens Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Vaughn College,…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new kind of magic is coming to Ridgewood next month in the form of ForbHIDDEN People: An Elven Burlesque. The fantasy-inspired burlesque and variety show will make its New York City premiere at Footlight Underground at the Windjammer, 552 Grandview Ave. in Ridgewood, on Tuesday, May 13, for…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has signed a contract to sell a long-vacant development site at 3229 Far Rockaway Blvd. for $8 million, public filings show. The buyer, Walton Realty NY LLC, is based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at an address commonly associated with real estate…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger will bring her genre-defying sound to Flushing Town Hall on Saturday, May 3, performing alongside her trio at the historic venue in Flushing. Younger, a Long Island native, made history in 2022 as the first Black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best…