Jul. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside business owners and community members have renewed efforts to secure funding to revive the famous Sunnyside mural on the corner of 40th Street and 47th Avenue. Nora Dantchev, who owns the building at 39-47 47th Ave. where the mural was formerly located, is aiming to raise $9,500…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson The largest public charging station in New York state has opened in Flushing. Flushing Commons, a mixed use apartment complex located at 138-35 39th Ave., has converted its four story garage into a Level 2 charging station. The station, which opened on May 1 offers 424 Level 2…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A Ridgewood man has been criminally charged for allegedly stabbing his wife and 2-year-old daughter to death in his family’s apartment on Saturday night. Ernesto Cruz, 54, of 63-35 Forest Avenue, was arrested Sunday night and charged with two counts of murder for fatally stabbing his 41-year-old wife,…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Queens get the miles — and the awards. New York Road Runners (NYRR), a non-profit organization that strengthens communities through running, named two Queens runners as finalists for the inaugural NYRR Miles of Impact Award: Julia Azcona from Ridgewood, the founder of Ridgewood Runners, and Sergio Arias from…
Jul. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello Discover the vibrant spirit of American Indian culture at the 46th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow at the Queens County Farm Museum from July 25 to 27. The three-day event celebrates American Indian culture through food, music, dance, Native American crafts and more. Located at 73-50 Little Neck…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 100 Queens students of all ages flocked to the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) for a live Earth-to-space conversation with NASA astronaut Dr. Jonny Kim, who is aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as part of an event organized by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng. Students…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Episcopal Health Services (EHS) will soon open a state-of-the-art labor and delivery suite for expecting mothers living on the Rockaway peninsula and surrounding areas. QNS gained exclusive access to the suite located at 327 Beach 19th St., which will officially open on July 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 700 people have signed an online petition opposing the proposed closure of Maspeth’s Church of the Transformation, while others are currently attempting to prevent any sale by securing landmark status for the Roman Catholic church built by the Lithuanian community in the 1960s. The church, also…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards released a 2025 Queens Community Board Demographic Report on Tuesday, July 13. The report gave an overview of the demographic breakdowns of all 14 Queens Community Boards and a breakdown of this year’s more than 300 community board appointees. More than 4,500 applications have…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Il Gigante opened earlier this year in a vibrant section of Ridgewood filled with cafes, restaurants and bars. The authentic Italian restaurant, located at 880 Woodward Ave., previously housed Porcelain, a beloved neighborhood gem that boasted dishes like kimchi-brined fresh half chicken and smoky lamb ribs. When the…