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First public hearing on Resorts World’s casino gaming license bid draws community support

More than 40 community members and local leaders testified at the first public advisory hearing for Resorts World NYC's casino gaming license bid.

Aug. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson  More than 40 people testified in support of Resorts World NYC receiving its casino gaming license during a public advisory hearing at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The hearing was led by the Resorts World New York City Community Advisory Committee, chaired by Assembly Member Stacey…

New restaurants to try in Forest Hills

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Aug. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello Forest Hills is buzzing with new restaurants and cafes popping up all over the community. The neighborhood has always had a great dining scene and now the latest list of new spaces offers even more diverse and delicious dishes to try. From health spots to cafes, Italian spots,…

Peck Park to be completely renovated following $6.3 million funding allocation from City Council

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Aug. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson Kissena Corridor Park, known locally as Peck Park, is getting a full facelift from $6.3 million in funding allocated by the City Council.  Council Member Sandra Ung was joined by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jackie Langsam and community members to announce the…

Community groups host Jackson Heights rally in support of Airbnb bill that would expand city’s short-term rentals

Brendan Levy of the Queens Chamber of Commerce speaks in favor of Intro 1107 at Jackson Heights' Diversity Plaza. The legislation would expand flexibility for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Aug. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community organizations and Queens homeowners gathered at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights Wednesday morning to rally in support of City Council legislation aiming to expand flexibility for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, in New York City. Intro 1107, introduced by Brooklyn Council Member Farah Louis, proposes amendments to…

Ace your appetite with Tennis Fuel Set at Nan Xiang in Flushing

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Aug. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello Nan Xiang is serving up some of their most popular Shanghainese dishes with an incredible special in honor of the US Open, called the Tennis Fuel Set, featuring favorites like their signature soup dumplings and more. The restaurant, located at 39-16 Prince St. in Flushing, just minutes away…

Author Joseph Lee examines Indigenous history and identity at Martha’s Vineyard during Jackson Heights visit

Joseph Lee and Katie Yee talking into their microphones at The World's Borough Bookshop in Jackson Heights.

Aug. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Because Martha’s Vineyard is associated with wealthy vacation destinations, the island’s coastline charm often conceals its Indigenous origins. In his debut book “Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity,” Joseph Lee, an award-winning journalist and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, reflects…

Can Queens’ food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

One of the many food trucks along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops…