Jul. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you can’t stand the heat, you can still get in the kitchen on the pickleball courts this summer with the launch of indoor pickleball at Retro Fitness in Forest Hills. In honor of the new addition at the chain fitness center, located at 89-89 Union Tpke, anyone…
Jul. 16, 2025 By Robert Pearl The July 9 meeting of the Whitestone Republican Club was not just a political gathering, but also a resolute call to action. The podium at the American Legion Hall was adorned by two life-size posters of mayoral candidate and Gurdian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa dressed as a superhero,…
Jul. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Queens-based nonprofit is bringing free health services and family-friendly fun to Rosedale later this month. The Rosedale Lions Club Foundation, in partnership with Victory Fellowship Worship Center of SDA, will host a Family Health Fair & Block Party on Sunday, July 27, from 2 to 6 p.m.…
Jul. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Brooklyn-based artist has created a vibrant mural for an affordable housing residence near JFK Airport. Muralist Danielle Mastrion painted a massive 13-story mural flanking the front-facing sides of the soon-to-open Baisely Pond Park Residences, the city’s first hotel-to-affordable-housing conversion. Mastrion began the mural in June and completed…
Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Queens Borough Board has voted to approve the creation of the city’s largest electric vehicle charging station in Springfield Gardens. Borough President Donovan Richards’ office hosted a joint meeting of the Queens Borough Board and Queens Borough Cabinet on Monday, July 14, at Queens Borough Hall, during…
Jul. 15, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams is set to receive his first round of major labor endorsements on Thursday from a cadre of law enforcement unions as he seeks reelection as an independent candidate, his campaign confirmed to amNewYork. A source familiar with the matter said the “many uniformed” police and…
Jul. 15, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani said on Tuesday that he has a “desire for partnership” as he heads into high-stakes meetings with business leaders and Democratic Party bigwigs who have yet to endorse his candidacy this week. Mamdani is set to meet with roughly 100 CEOs behind closed…
Jul. 15, 2025 By Adam Daly After Monday night’s torrential downpour overwhelmed New York City’s streets and subways, officials warned that adapting the city’s aging infrastructure to a rapidly changing climate will take decades and cost billions of dollars. “This was one of the most intense rainstorms the [sewer] system has dealt with,” said…
Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson St. John’s University’s free Great Lawn Summer Concert is returning on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Music lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the university’s annual summer music program. This year, the Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) is returning to the campus to play a…
Jul. 15, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Just two weeks into its first phase of implementation, the sweeping redesign of the Queens bus network appears to have been well received by many borough commuters. Bus riders, transit advocates and MTA officials are reporting mostly positive feedback, with many noticing improved connectivity, reduced travel times —…