Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung is collaborating with the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) and Queens Public Library Flushing to host a free health insurance workshop to help members of the local community understand coverage options and access to care. The bilingual workshop will be held from…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Sandra Ung For many immigrant survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, language barriers can often be difficult to overcome, adding to the litany of overwhelming challenges they face. Many are financially dependent on their partners, while others are isolated from their family and community.…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello This Friday, July 11th, marks World Kebab Day, and Döner Haus is celebrating with an irresistible $10 kebab sandwich special. The German-style Kebab eatery will have a promotion all day at its three New York City locations, including one in Astoria, 31-15 30th Ave., and one in Bayside,…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun construction on a major redesign of Hillside Avenue, a project aimed at improving bus service for more than 215,000 daily riders across 22 bus routes. The new configuration will install nearly eight miles of offset, camera-enforced bus lanes…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A deli in Jackson Heights is quickly gaining a reputation as a lucky spot for lottery players. The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $30,862 was sold for the July 7 evening drawing at Shahbaz Deli Inc., dba Shah’s Deli, located at 74-03…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello East Elmhurst has a new destination for tacos, tequila and fun. Spanglish, the Queens-based modern Mexican restaurant, has officially opened its third location, bringing bold flavors and festive vibes to the neighborhood. The restaurant and agaveria officially opened in late June at 76-08 21st Ave., offering a lively…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens-based students demonstrated their debate skills during a prestigious competition held at Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens on Friday, June 20. Forty-five elementary, middle, and high school students participated in the inaugural Debater of the Year Competition, organized by the Young Debaters Program in…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday boldly pledged to register one million new voters for the general election as part of his independent bid to overcome Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani — who won the primary in part by registering tens of thousands of new voters. Adams said he can…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York Road Runners (NYRR), the non-profit that runs the New York City Marathon, has announced a new free community running summer initiative, with two free runs/walks planned for Queens and Brooklyn in July and August. The organization announced the new NYRR Start Line Series in partnership with…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry Police are still searching for two moped-riding suspects behind a three-month-long chain-snatching spree that has targeted teenagers and women across multiple neighborhoods, including Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct. Among the victims was a 64-year-old woman who successfully fought off an attempted robbery in front of Maspeth Federal Savings Bank in…