Apr. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway For Michael Raphael, comic books aren’t just a hobby but a lifelong love story. He reads them, collects them, restores them, talks about them, and now, he’s giving them away. On Saturday, May 3, Raphael will welcome fans and first-timers to his shop, Spineworks Comics NYC, for Free…
Apr. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres More frequent and reliable bus service is coming to Queens this summer as part of a broader push by Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to improve transit access in the outer boroughs. Beginning June 29, the MTA will enhance service on 16 high-ridership local…
Apr. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Artists, creatives, and leaders from New York City’s cultural institutions gathered on Monday, April 21, to launch the fourth annual Queens Rising, a month-long celebration spotlighting the borough’s thriving arts scene and the diversity that defines it. Held at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the launch…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A cyclist was struck and killed by the driver of an FDNY firetruck near Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village on Saturday afternoon. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Juniper Boulevard North and…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens natives came together at one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants this April to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month through the power of music and inclusion. Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the famed retro-themed eatery in Manhattan’s Theater District known for its singing waitstaff, hosted a special performance…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry Three people were taken into custody for operating an illegal mobile cannabis dispensary on Woodhaven Boulevard underneath the Long Island Expressway near the playground at Hoffman Park and the Jewish Institute of Queens school in Elmhurst in response to community complaints, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway Just weeks after launching strict enforcement of New York City’s mandatory composting program, the Adams administration has abruptly suspended most fines, signaling a major policy shift from penalties to education and outreach. The abrupt change, announced just weeks after strict enforcement began, marks a significant reversal in the…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Lloyd Mitchell Three people were killed and another person is in critical condition after a raging two-alarm fire ripped through a home in Jamaica Estates early on Easter Sunday morning, FDNY officials said. FDNY members raced to 87-25 Chevy Chase St. just after 1 a.m. on April…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers has joined a growing list of elected Queens Democrats to throw their weight behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election. Brooks-Powers, who represents the 31st Council District, including parts of Far Rockaway, Laurelton, and Rosedale, touted Cuomo’s experience as governor as a…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway Little Caesars marked the grand opening of its newest location at 61-19 Fresh Pond Road in Middle Village with a festive celebration that drew a massive crowd of pizza lovers and community members alike. The event, held on Saturday, April 12, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, exciting giveaways, and…