Jul. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Micromobility company Lime is reintroducing its Parking Wardens Program to Queens and the Bronx this summer. The program is an extension of the Bronx e-scooter program that first launched in August 2021 and will reward Lime e-scooter riders who park responsibly with a free 5-minute ride and other prizes,…
Jul. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to raise a glass to celebrate Bourbon Street’s 10-year rooftop anniversary with a special event at their Bayside location. The neighborhood gem, located at 40-12 Bell Blvd., is inviting the neighborhood to join them from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, as they reflect…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September. Pop artist Chappell Roan will headline performances at Forest Hills Stadium, located at 1 Tennis Pl, on Sept. 20, 21, 23 and 24 as part of her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up shows. The Bowery Presents,…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry A Ridgewood man is being held without bail for allegedly stabbing his wife and 2-year-old to death inside the family’s apartment before turning the bloody kitchen knife on himself in an apparent suicide attempt on the night of Saturday, July 19. Ernesto Cruz, 54, of 63-35 Forest Avenue,…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Forget the bars and crowded clubs — Queens is brimming with charming cafes that keep their doors open well past sunset, offering a perfect alternative for those who want to meet up for a late-night hangout without the alcohol. From authentic Yemeni coffee houses to bakeries with outdoor…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Robert Pearl Chaos and confrontation erupted on July 21 outside the Astoria office of Assemblymember and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, where dueling protests exposed deep political and cultural divides in one of New York City’s most contentious election cycles. Dozens of demonstrators waving American, Italian and Israeli flags gathered at…
Jul. 25, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The summer season ushers in outdoor adventures, extended daylight hours and sweltering heat, making it the perfect time to kick back at a local restaurant or bar and order a refreshing margarita. Sipping on this tequila-infused cocktail is one of the best ways to beat the heat and…
Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday. The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the…
Jul. 24, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) held a special Centenarian Day celebration to honor participants of this senior care program who have reached, surpassed or will soon reach 100 years of age on Thursday, July 17. CenterLight staff members, local…
Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Inspectors from the city’s Department of Buildings were back in Bellerose Thursday to conduct additional inspections and hold an emergency meeting a day after the facade on a commercial strip on Jericho Turnpike partially collapsed, injuring a man and two children. Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens…