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Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights with $1 dumplings

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Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Fans of the delicious and savory momo, a Tibetan and Nepalese dumpling, are in for a real treat with the return of the annual Momo Crawl to Jackson Heights on Sun. Sept. 21. The 13th annual event, to be held in Diversity Plaza at 37th Road between 73rd…

Surveillance photos released of gunman sought in murder of East Elmhurst woman: NYPD

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Sep. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD on Tuesday released surveillance images of the suspected gunman who allegedly shot a young woman to death inside her East Elmhurst home on the night of Friday, Sept. 12. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of an assault in…

USTA welcomed record-breaking crowds at 2025 US Open

Novak Djokovic autographs a ball during practice at the 2024 US Open.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The US Open welcomed record-breaking crowds to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this year, with more than 1.1 million fans traveling to Flushing Meadows Corona Park across Fan Week and the two weeks of the main draw. The USTA welcomed a total of 1,144,562 fans…

Astoria, LIC ranked among best NYC neighborhoods for dogs

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Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Here’s some news that’s bound to get tails wagging — according to a study by StreetEasy data, Astoria and Long Island City have been ranked among the top 10 best NYC neighborhoods for dog owners. The western Queens communities were ranked in no particular order amongst neighborhoods like…

New York youths provide 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to Queens seniors

JASA residents joined TFFJ members at the organization's hydroponics farm at Scholar's Academy. The organization has provided 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to Queens seniors. Photo: Scholar's Academy.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A New York City-based non-profit empowering youths through school-based hydroponic farming recently celebrated hitting 5,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered to older adult centers throughout Queens. Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) reached the significant landmark in June, distributing healthy produce to various JASA older adult centers through the…

Queens Night Market celebrates 10th anniversary in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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Sep. 15, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel The Queens Night Market is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, returning to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Saturday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 25. The Market will be open every Saturday from 4 p.m. until midnight, offering attendees the opportunity to explore a variety of vendors, merchants…

Long Islander facing 25 years to life in prison for allegedly killing 16-year-old girl with his SUV in Elmhurst: DA

A Nassau County man is accused of killing a 16-year-old Manhattan girl after he rammed his SUV into the victim, her mother and stepfather on Roosevelt Avenue, allegedly while intoxicated.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry An alleged hit-and-run driver from Long Island is being held without bail for intentionally driving into four people, including a 16-year-old girl and her mother, killing the youngster, after he sexually propositioned the teen and her mom minutes earlier on Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst early Saturday morning, according…

Taste of Sunnyside returns Oct. 12 with over 65 businesses, tickets go on sale Thursday

Attendees sample food at Chakra Cafe during the 2024 Taste of Sunnyside. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Tickets for the 2025 Taste of Sunnyside will go on sale this Thursday, with the popular annual restaurant crawl set to return next month featuring over 65 local restaurants. The 15th annual event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1-7 p.m., providing attendees with an opportunity…

Ariola defends flip on illegal street vending legislation after supporting Council’s veto override

Councilwoman Joann Ariola defended her decision to support a vote overriding Mayor Eric Adams's veto of legislation that would decriminalize illegal street vending.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Joann Ariola has defended her decision to support a vote overriding Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of legislation decriminalizing illegal street vending amid fierce criticism from City Hall, describing her vote as a “protest” against what she described as previous mayoral inaction on the issue. Ariola had…

CM Ung secures over $1 million in funding for new Flushing YMCA

Council Member Sandra Ung was joined by YMCA of Greater New York President & CEO Sharon Greenberger, Flushing YMCA Executive Director Heidy Lopez, F&T Group Principal Helen Lee, and members of the Flushing YMCA Board of Directors and staff to announce just over $1 million in funding she secured for a new YMCA in downtown Flushing.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson A new state-of-the-art YMCA is coming to downtown Flushing.  Council Member Sandra Ung announced on Friday, Sept. 12, that she’s secured just over $1 million in city funding to help bring a long-awaited new YMCA to Flushing. Ung was joined by YMCA Leadership, members of the Flushing YMCA…