Sep. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Department of City Planning (DCP) announced a leadership change for its Queens Office, located at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens, on Friday, Sept. 13. Lin Zeng was named Director, and Kathi Ko was appointed Deputy Director. The appointments come as the office ramps up efforts to…
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Hunt for two suspects in subway assault and robbery at Woodside station: NYPD
Sep. 15, 2024 By Dean Moses Police in Queens are on the hunt for two brutes who relentlessly beat a commuter over a necklace at a subway station last week, authorities said. According to police sources, the callous attack occurred just after a 26-year-old man left a Flushing-bound 7 train inside of the 52nd…
World Music Festival returns to Sunnyside Gardens next Saturday
Sep. 13, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A global music festival featuring artists from all over the world is set to take place at Sunnyside Gardens next Saturday. The Queens United International Party’s (QUIP) 7th-annual World Music Festival will take place at Sunnyside Gardens at 48-21 39th Ave. from 4-10 p.m…. Read more »
Mets and David Wright host ‘Battle of the Badges’ baseball game at Citi Field
Sep. 13, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets held the annual “Battle of the Badges” baseball game between the NYPD and FDNY at Citi Field for a third straight year on Thursday, Sept. 12, with Mets legend David Wright acting as the host of the event for the second year in a…
NYC mayor’s race: Progressive Queens State Sen. Jessica Ramos is the latest to challenge Eric Adams
Sep. 13, 2024 By Ethan Stark Miller Jessica Ramos, a progressive Queens state Senator, on Friday officially became the latest candidate to jump into the 2025 race to unseat Mayor Eric Adams, who finds himself in a precarious position after his second police commissioner resigned Thursday following federal raids on several top administration officials…
Woodside woman indicted for stealing death benefits from union members, and next of kin: DA
Sep. 12, 2024 By bparry Sept. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry A Woodside woman is accused of being the criminal mastermind of a ring that allegedly stole more than $180,000 in death benefits from union members and their next of kin, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Wednesday. Catherine Wenzell-Reyes, 36, was arrested by… Read more »
7th Street Burger chain lands in Astoria for its first Queens location
Sep. 12, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 12, 2024, By Iryna Shkurhan A popular burger chain made its Queens debut last month, opening a spacious location in Astoria with ample seating to accommodate local diners. On Monday, Aug. 5, 7th Street Burger opened at the corner of 30th Avenue and 35th Street in Astoria. The spot… Read more »
Over 150 vintage cars on display at Astoria Park’s Classic Car Show next week
Sep. 12, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Astoria Park Alliance will host its third annual Classic Car Show in Astoria Park next Saturday. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, will take place along Shore Boulevard next to Astoria Park and is open… Read more »
Escape to Greece: Ambrosia Garden brings mythical flavors to Astoria
Sep. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 11, 2024 By Jessica Militello Ambrosia Garden is the latest addition to Astoria’s lively Greek dining scene, offering more than the typical seafood and blue-and-white décor. Located at 29-11 23rd Ave., where Chez Olivia stood before closing in the spring of this year, Ambrosia Garden takes its name… Read more »
Queens Night Market kicks off fall season this Saturday
Sep. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market returns this Saturday, Sept. 14, to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for its fall season. Running from 4 p.m. to midnight, the event will continue every Saturday through Oct. 26, culminating in its signature Halloween-themed celebration, complete with costume contests and trick-or-treating. John Wang, founder…