Tag: New York City

Celebrate the season: a guide to fall events at Queens Botanical Garden

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Sep. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello There is nothing quite like witnessing the beauty of fall amongst the plants and wildlife at the Queens Botanical Garden. The 47-acre sanctuary offers a tranquil respite from the city, including an array of classes, events and workshops to learn more about nature and connect with the community.…

Queens’ Utopia Bagels expands to Midtown for fourth NYC location

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Sep. 17, 2025 By Jessica Militello A Queens staple is marking yet another expansion in the city with a fourth Utopia Bagels slated to open in Midtown Manhattan at the beginning of 2026.  The fourth bagel store, located at 875 Third Ave., will let New Yorkers ring in the new year with a schmear…

Find your Greek escape at Meli Estiatorio in Forest Hills

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Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you’re looking for a Mediterranean escape minus the price tag for an international getaway, then try the next best thing by taking a step inside Meli Estiatorio and get whisked away to Greece, if only for a meal.  The Greek restaurant, located at 98-31 Metropolitan Ave. in…

The Queens County Farm Museum is a must-visit for fall events in NYC

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Sep. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens County Farm Museum has a month filled with fun and unique events for guests to immerse themselves in the fall spirit. The city’s only farm has 47 acres to explore, including historical buildings, farm animals and much more. The month of September has something for everyone,…

Flushing Town Hall’s new exhibit explores the art of comics

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Sep. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is unveiling their Fall exhibit at the end of the month, giving artists and comic book writers the opportunity to display their work with “Comics in the City: Sequential Art is…” beginning on Sept. 25 and running through Oct. 20. The exhibit, located at 137-35…

Op-Ed | Bridging the digital divide: Providing 350,000 students with FREE chromebooks

Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, T-Mobile, Dell Technologies, and New York Yankees All Star Second Baseman, Jazz Chisholm, Jr., announce that 350,000 K-12 New York City Public Schools students will receive new chromebooks for free during the 2025-2026 school year.

Sep. 9, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York City students don’t have this access, which, in turn, creates barriers to learning and taking advantage of opportunities. To bridge the digital divide and provide all our…

Catch the fall vibe at these western Queens breweries

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Sep. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello September rings in the start of Oktoberfest from mid-September through October, featuring special brews, fun events and more fall fun. Western Queens is filled with breweries to enjoy seasonal brews, fall flavors and the start of cooler weather as Autumn approaches, making it a perfect time to meet…

Op-Ed | Quality of life and ending the culture of ‘anything goes’

Mayor Eric Adams New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch making a public-safety- and quality-of-life-related announcement.

Aug. 19, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Every day, everywhere I go — whether it’s at a town hall, on the streets, or when participating in an interview — I hear about the quality-of-life issues that affect New Yorkers’ daily lives. I am proud of the progress we have made bringing down crime and…