Jun. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello AI is rapidly transforming our world—from how we work to how we interact with customer service. But can it hold its own in the kitchen? Dim Sum Bloom is putting that question to the test with a fully automated robot that powers its stir-fry station. The innovative restaurant…
June 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Step out and discover Sunnyside’s vibrant art scene at the Sunnyside Art Walk on Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, guided walking tour kicks off at Aubergine Cafe, located at 49-22 Skillman Ave., and will provide an afternoon of exploring local storefronts and other… Read more »
Jun. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to eat your way through Queens’ Koreatown. Homecoming NYC and the Asian American Federation is serving up your next food adventure with its latest food crawl, this time spotlighting the flavorful streets of Murray Hill’s Koreatown in the heart of Queens. The vibrant community, home to…
June 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello The grass is greener where there’s pride. Astoria Has Pride will host its annual Pride Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 28, from 12 to 6 p.m., inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of inclusivity, celebration, and summer fun. The free event will take place at Socrates… Read more »
Jun. 10, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good on our promise to eradicate gun violence. From day one, we have worked to create safer streets, safer subways, and a safer city for all New York…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Emily Swanson With the city facing a housing and affordability crisis, a rent freeze is very much on the minds of New Yorkers. The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) is preparing to vote June 27 on a possible rent increase for rent-stabilized buildings, and advocates on both sides are sounding off,…
May 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello and Shane O’Brien There is always something new to taste, try, or toast to in Astoria and LIC. These neighborhoods continues to thrive as a culinary destination, with new restaurants, cafés, bakeries and markets opening at a steady clip. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Italian sandwich,… Read more »
May 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria (BCBSA) will host its annual Czech and Slovak Festival at the historic Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden this Memorial Day weekend, inviting New Yorkers to experience a lively celebration of Central European culture in Astoria. The free, family-friendly festival will take place… Read more »
May. 13, 2025 By New York City Mayor Eric Adams and UBA President Radhames Rodriguez Bodegas are on every corner of New York City, there for us at all hours, and the bodegueros who service them become our family. So, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit our city, our bodegas were a lifeline to our local communities. We…
May. 3, 2025 amNewYork New York City and seven other local governments across the country have sued President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), accusing the federal agency of placing unconstitutional and coercive conditions on critical housing grants. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington and led…