Sep. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry and Lloyd Mitchell A teenager was shot inside Jamaica’s Rufus King Park on Friday morning, and the NYPD is searching for two suspects who remain at large. Police from the 103rd Precinct responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress near the park entrance at Jamaica…
Sep. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Innovation QNS, a proposed $2 billion development that aimed to bring more than 3,000 housing units to 35th Avenue in Astoria, has been scrapped after the developers behind the proposal shelved their plans for the megaproject. However, the $2 billion development is now likely to yield to several…
Sep. 5, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northern Queens experienced significant declines in several major crimes year-over-year during the 28-day period from Aug. 4-31, while southern Queens had sharp declines in robberies and burglaries over the same period of time, according to the NYPD. In northern Queens, rapes, robberies, felony assaults, burglaries and grand larcenies…
Sep. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready for a week of delicious deals with New York City’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week, featuring an array of participating Western Queens eateries. Open Plans NYC organized the week-long special, which runs Sept. 5 through Sept. 12. The promotion includes discounts and exclusive deals for customers…
Sep. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Blissville residents have launched efforts to secure hundreds of specialized air purifiers for the community in response to what they describe as persistent pollution from a green asphalt plant on the Long Island City waterfront. Green Asphalt, located at 37-98 Railroad Ave., replaces traditional asphalt mixes with recycled…
Sep. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello It’s finally that time of year to indulge in all things fall, from freshly made donuts, to hay rides, to apple picking with friends and family. If you’re looking for a fun weekend trip for the day and a temporary escape from the city, then there’s nothing quite…
Sep. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Secret Theatre is hosting a range of fundraising activities this weekend to help fund an ambitious new center in Long Island City that aims to provide a “vibrant arts venue” for the local community. The Secret Theatre, currently located at 38-02 61st St., is set to move…
Sep. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry The body of a dead man was found floating on Newtown Creek just off Hunters Point South Park in Long Island City on Thursday morning. Police from the 108th Precinct responded to a 911 call of an aided man in the water off Malt Drive and 2nd Street…
Sep. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello With the start of a new month, back-to-school schedules, and the end of relaxing summer days and warm nights, September marks the perfect time to bask in self-care and relaxation after shifting to a new schedule and a change in season. Luckily, Queens is filled with relaxing spas…
Sep. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Bayside is buzzing with the energy of new restaurants and businesses, giving residents something new to explore. The bustling community is the perfect representation of the diverse culinary palate of Queens, from Taiwanese noodles to delicious bakeries. From Bell Boulevard and beyond, here is a list of new…