Sep. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Bayside is a small but mighty neighborhood in northeast Queens bordering Whitestone, Oakland Gardens and Fresh Meadows. With a diverse makeup of residents coming from global backgrounds, including Italian, Korean, Irish and Greek, the neighborhood has become a cultural melting pot that is reflected by its food and…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry A funeral service was held on Saturday, Aug. 23, for Patrick J. DiMotta, the longtime Chairman of the Board of the Queens Public Communications Corporation (QPCC), who died on Aug. 15 at the age of 78. DiMotta first joined QPCC at the recommendation of former New York City…
Aug. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community organizations and Queens homeowners gathered at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights Wednesday morning to rally in support of City Council legislation aiming to expand flexibility for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, in New York City. Intro 1107, introduced by Brooklyn Council Member Farah Louis, proposes amendments to…
Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday. The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello College Point, bring your appetite—Restaurant Week is back with more to savor. Running from June 16 to June 30, the event showcases the neighborhood’s culinary diversity, giving diners a chance to revisit their favorite spots or discover something entirely new. A wide range of participating restaurants will offer…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Bayside is getting a head start on its Independence Day celebration at Fort Totten Park on Wednesday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m., featuring an array of festive activities to get the community in the holiday spirit. The annual event, located at Totten Ave and 15th Rd., is hosted…
May. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Queens Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Rep Grace Meng recently celebrated the success of the Small Business Help Desk program for small business owners. Meng and Queens Chamber officials gathered on Monday, May 19, to reflect on how, over the past year, the program has supported 300…
May. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson City Council Speaker and Democratic mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams announced $50,000 in city funding to improve conditions along the Liberty Avenue corridor during a press conference Tuesday morning. Adams was joined by Community Board 10 Chair Betty Braton, local business owners, and city agency representatives at the Queens…
Mar. 19, 2025 Staff Report Vincent “Vinny” Riso, senior principal of the Bayside-based Briarwood Organization and a lifelong advocate for affordable housing and community service, died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was 90 years old and surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born on September 7, 1934, in Queens, New York.…
Mar. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Eugene “Gene” Kelty, who served multiple decades as a member of Community Board 7 (CB7) in Queens, including as the Board’s Chair, and a former FDNY firefighter, died on Sunday, March 16. He was 70 years old. Kelty served on CB7 for about 41 years, including approximately 29…