Aug. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry Shots were fired on the Long Island Expressway during a carjacking in Douglaston early Friday morning. Police say two men were traveling eastbound in a white BMW X6 approaching the Cross Island Parkway exit at around 3:47 a.m. when they were rammed from behind by a silver Porsche.…
Aug. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Mayor Eric Adams was joined by several of his supporters and local leaders as they celebrated the opening of his new Queens office for his 2025 mayoral campaign on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Guy R. Brewer United Democratic Club, located at 197-01 Linden Blvd.…
Aug. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won has accused housing developer Phipps of failing to control a rodent infestation at an ongoing development on Sunnyside’s Barnett Avenue, allegations that Phipps strongly denies. Won stated that she conducted a neighborhood walkthrough with representatives from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and…
Aug. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens of people celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, Aug 11. Locals donned white and green traditional clothing, representing the colors of Pakistan’s flag, as they spent the evening celebrating the nation’s culture and history with performances, food and guest speakers. The event…
Aug. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Lavazza is getting ready to serve tennis fans their coffee fix as the Italian brand has been named the official coffee sponsor for the 2025 U.S. Open. The star-studded annual tennis event, held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is a major…
Aug. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The USTA has partnered with Marvel to produce a special-edition comic book ahead of the US Open, partnering US tennis icon Althea Gibson with the Fantastic Four. Gibson, who shattered racial and gender barriers by becoming the first black woman to win a grand slam title when she…
Aug. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are looking for three suspects who allegedly robbed two men in the neighborhood about an hour apart during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 30. Police say the first incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. when a 27-year-old cyclist was…
Aug. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Weekend brunch just got a touch of Peruvian flair with Kantu’s latest addition to their menu, offering guests the opportunity to indulge in the hearty and delicious breakfast dishes that Peru has to offer. The restaurant, located at 105-07 Metropolitan Ave., in Forest Hills, underwent a renovation earlier…
Aug. 14, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin If you are a self-proclaimed bookworm who loves browsing through staggered shelves with captivating literature, read on. From old-school bookshops to contemporary bookstores, there is a world of discovery waiting to be explored in Queens. The sense of connection found in book talks, book club meetings and other…
Aug. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Steven Raga has announced that the Q32 bus stop at the intersection of Woodside’s 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed as part of the planned Queens Bus Network Redesign following widespread community opposition to the planned removal. The Queens Bus Network Redesign,…