Jul. 10, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani received the support of US Rep. Adriano Espaillat on Thursday, a sign that the socialist Democratic nominee is beginning to win over the party establishment that has so far been hesitant to embrace him. Espaillat, who represents Upper Manhattan and a swath of the…
Jul. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) on Thursday launched a limited sale of authentic “Welcome to Queens” street signs, celebrating the city’s most diverse borough through its monthly sign drop initiative. Only 50 of the hand-crafted signs—produced by the DOT’s Maspeth-based Sign Shop—are available for…
Jul. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello With the first half of 2025 now behind us, there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the rest of the year. The Water Lantern Festival offers just that opportunity when it returns to Queens on Saturday, July 12, for an evening of inspiration and…
Jul. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall In a world where fashion and faith often seem at odds, one Queens woman is proving they can coexist—and even thrive together. Kew Gardens Hills resident Tobi Rubinstein has obtained immense success in merging her devout Orthodox Jewish religious beliefs and her deep love for fashion. For as…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A 63-year old man from Hollis was arrested on Thursday, July 3, in connection with the rape of a 14-year-old boy, police announced Wednesday. According to the NYPD, members of the Special Victims Squad apprehended Virgilio Taveras at approximately 6:40 p.m. within the confines of the 107th Precinct,…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson A beloved playground in Howard Beach is set for a major transformation thanks to a multi-million-dollar capital investment. Council Member Joann Ariola has secured $4.5 million in the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY’26) budget for a full-scale revitalization of Walter Ward Playground. Located on 160th Avenue between 88th…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller President Trump signed his so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” last week — an omnibus tax and spending package that could significantly reshape the social safety net both nationally and in New York. The $4.5 trillion law funds continuing tax cuts for the wealthy, originally passed in 2017…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Far Rockaway man for allegedly gunning down a neighbor and shooting another as he ran for his life in late May. Navaldo Brown, 33, of Grassmere Terrace, was arrested and booked at the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway on Tuesday, July 1,…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Jack Nierenberg This op-ed is a response to a July 6 commentary published in amNewYork by New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow regarding the rollout of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow demonstrates a lack of proper understanding of the chaos,…
Jul. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. visited Long Island Jewish Forest Hills on Monday, July 7, to mark the arrival of new high-tech medical equipment made possible through his $305,000 allocation in state funding. The funding supported the purchase of a state-of-the-art Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) system, which enhances…