Apr. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Marking one year since the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario, members of the South Asian community joined his family and friends on Thursday, April 10, for a vigil at Frank McConnell Park in Richmond Hill, followed by a march demanding justice. Rozario, a Bangladeshi teen experiencing…
Apr. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has called on the Department of Homeland Security to restore millions of dollars in funding for food pantries across Queens and New York City. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Meng contended that New York City food pantries are…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson Surviving spouses of fallen service members were honored at the annual Gold Star Spouses Day ceremony on Thursday, April 3, held at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. The ceremony, hosted by the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, recognized the…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury has indicted three individuals on charges of murder, conspiracy, and other crimes in connection with the cold case stabbing death of 17-year-old Talasia Cuffie. Cuffie was fatally attacked after attending a 2019 memorial basketball game honoring Aamir Griffin, a 14-year-old who had been shot…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Easter Bunny is gearing up to hop all over Queens this April, bringing a basketful of springtime fun for families across the borough. From egg hunts and festive meet-and-greets to photo ops and themed celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Below is just…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden announced on Thursday, April 3, that the Mayor’s Office has confirmed the closure of two controversial migrant shelters in his district. The emergency shelters, located at the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood and the Rabbinical Seminary in Maspeth, will cease operations in June 2025.…
Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden spearheaded a rally on Wednesday, April 2, to oppose the proposed construction of a large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facility at 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village, directly across from PS/IS 128. The rally, which brought together local residents, political leaders, and concerned parents, demonstrated…
Apr. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Night Market held a preview event in Harlem Wednesday evening to showcase the new vendors joining the hugely popular event for its 10th anniversary season in 2025. Around a dozen new vendors showed off the dishes that will be on sale throughout the 2025 season at the…
Apr. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Bully in Forest Hills isn’t just a gastropub—it’s a celebration of Queens culture served on a plate. Located at 113-30 Queens Blvd., this neighborhood favorite has built a loyal following with its globally inspired menu, creative weekly specials, and lively events. As it nears its eighth anniversary…
Apr. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More elected officials in Queens have officially endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, joining a growing list of elected Democrats in the borough who have announced their support for the former governor in recent weeks. State Sen. James Sanders and Assembly Members Clyde Vanel…