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…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb Thursday’s thunderstorm has resulted in heavy flooding across New York City, including in northeast Queens, where first responders rescued at least two people who were temporarily stranded in their vehicles. The FDNY and NYPD confirmed with QNS that three vehicles were submerged on the Clearview…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that Monday, Aug. 18, will mark the start of the 2025 US Open Fan Week, featuring a lineup of world-class and fan-friendly shows, events and activities for people of all ages at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Bill Parry The body of a South Ozone Park man was pulled from the waters of Jamaica Bay on Sunday, July 20, and an investigation is underway to determine how he died. Police from the 100th Precinct responded to a 911 call of a man in need of medical attention…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson The MTA is expanding its Customer Service Centers (CSCs) for riders throughout the five boroughs. The city agency announced on Monday, July 28, that riders will soon have access to 15 additional locations beginning in 2026. A final list of the 15 additional stations with new Customer Service…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson Residents of Middle Village are reeling after a four-alarm fire destroyed a strip of local businesses. On the evening of July 28, firefighters battled the fire on Dry Harbor Road, which ripped through seven one-story commercial buildings. The fire was believed to have started in the cockloft of 64-76…
Jul. 30, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Long Island City hit the ground running on July 26, when over 500 participants laced up their running shoes for the inaugural New York Road Runners (NYRR) Start Line Series, a series of free, beginner-friendly runs designed for novice athletes in the sport, at Vernon Boulevard. In partnership…