Aug. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Fans of the cult classics “Clueless” and “Bring It On” should get ready for a night of nostalgic fun and thrilling mystery in Astoria with “Bring a Clueless Killer On,” a unique murder mystery starring Nicole Bilderback from the iconic films. The special event will take place at…
Aug. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Mayor Eric Adams was at the Ferrari Driving School training center in Astoria on Aug. 27 to announce the expansion of a program that provides job training and counseling to formerly incarcerated individuals as they reenter society. The Commercial Driver’s License training program, which launched as a pilot…
Aug. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Department of City Planning (DCP) Commission voted to pass the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan during a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug 12. Since the plan has passed the commission, it will move forward to the City Council for a vote. The City Council has 50 days to review…
Aug. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson An annual dance festival celebrating Queens’ dance history is returning to the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL). The Making Moves Dance Festival (MMDF) returns to Jamaica on Friday, Sept. 19. The free three-day festival runs through Sunday, Sept. 21. All performances begin at 7 p.m. at…
Aug. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Sunnyside Night Market is set to return for a second year next month, bringing together up to 40 local vendors and transforming Lowery Plaza beneath the elevated 7 train into a vibrant community space. The night market, which debuted in Sunnyside last October, will take place from…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Get ready for a paw-tastic day of barks and sips in this corner of western Queens. Château Le Woof (CLW), a canine-centric café and bar in Astoria, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a fun-filled itinerary for National Dog Day, a national holiday that celebrates the loyal companionship…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A famous mural paying tribute to Sunnyside’s diversity has been fully restored after a neighborhood crowdfunding campaign. The mural, located on the corner of 40th Street and 47th Avenue, was completed last weekend after an online fundraiser raised more than $7,000 to fund the mural’s revival. Nora Dantchev,…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigations (OSI) has launched a probe into the death of a civilian on Saturday, Aug. 23, following a motor vehicle collision involving NYPD officers in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. At approximately 4:37 p.m., an NYPD officer from the 110th Precinct…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin This Saturday, 34th Avenue will transform into the borough’s signature speedway in Jackson Heights. Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, is raring to host the fifth annual Jackson Heights Mile, a community-based running event that won the hearts of locals. Dozens of runners will descend on…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Jessica Militello Tennis fans can satisfy their sweet tooth while shopping small with the addition of Aigner Chocolates at the US Open. The Forest Hills chocolate shop, located at 103-02 Metropolitan Ave. has an assortment of their handmade gourmet treats available for purchase in the American Express shop at the…