5th Street likely to become one-way

Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets.

Mar. 6, 2025 By jmilitello

March 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello

March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have expressed support for increases in state funding for New York State Parks following calls from activists for Park Advocacy Day in Albany last week.

Mar. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Registration is now open for the NYC Parks & Recreation Queens Summer Camp 2025 lottery, which offers children ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to participate in a summer full of sports, educational activities, and outdoor adventures.

Mar. 5, 2025 By Emily Swanson

New York City’s affordable housing landscape remains one of the most complicated — and contentious — in the nation. Despite billions of dollars in annual investments, the crisis persists, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to secure a roof over their heads.

Mar. 4, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

The MTA’s newest subway train cars, featuring an open gangway design, debuted on the G line at Church Avenue station in Brooklyn on Tuesday, marking a step in the modernization of the subway system.

Two Southeast Queens residents were indicted in a deed theft and forgery scam that stole more than $1.5 million from a vulnerable and elderly man in South Ozone Park, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced last week.

Satwattie Martinez, 58, of South Ozone Park, and her co-defendant Joseph Uwagba, 68, of Jamaica, were arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for their roles in stealing the home and personal funds of Martinez’s neighbor, a senior who lived across the street from Martinez at 133-12 128th Street in South Ozone Park.

March 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The optometry practice opened at the Floating Hospital’s main clinic at 21-01 41st Ave. will offer comprehensive eye examinations, vision testing with prescription services, diabetic eye examinations and monitoring, and treatment for infections and injuries.

Mar. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams announced significant expansions to NYC Health + Hospitals’ medical respite bed program Tuesday, which offers patients experiencing homelessness a place to stay for up to 90 days after a major health event.

Mar. 4, 2025 By jmilitello

March 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello