Jun. 20, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens apartment rents continued to climb year-over-year, rising 2.63% between May 2024 and May 2025, even as the borough saw a slight dip in average rents from April to May 2025, according to the latest Queens Rental Market Report released by MNS Real Estate The average rent in…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry The founder of the Queens Defenders and her husband have lawyered up after they were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the non-profit organization. Former Queens Defenders executive director Lori Zeno, 64, surrendered Wednesday at the Brooklyn federal courthouse.…
Jun. 19, 2025 By jmilitello June 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello The summer solstice is your golden-hour invitation to pause and soak it all in. Friday, June 20, marks the longest day of the year—and the perfect excuse to savor every last sunlit moment. As daylight stretches into evening, there’s no better way to…
Jun. 19, 2025 By emarshall June 19, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City. New York City has launched a housing lottery for 19 units in an 8-story mixed-use building at 37-42 30th St. in Astoria. The building features 63…
Jun. 19, 2025 By bparry June 19, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for a thief who targeted an R train rider at the Steinway Street subway station late last month and remains at large. The 30-year-old victim was standing on the southbound…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, who represents parts of western Queens, successfully passed two major bills designed to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in public and private systems. The legislation marks a significant milestone in Gonzalez’s broader “Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence” package and positions…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field will celebrate the contributions of women in sports, culture, and beyond with its annual Women’s Night on Monday, June 23, as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at 41 Seaver Way, with a full evening of…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A coalition of elected officials and labor leaders is calling on the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to immediately terminate all contracts with Griffin’s Landscaping, a city contractor whose owner, Glenn Griffin, was recently sentenced to two years in federal prison for bribery and illegal…
Jun. 18, 2025 By jmilitello June 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Step out and discover Sunnyside’s vibrant art scene at the Sunnyside Art Walk on Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, guided walking tour kicks off at Aubergine Cafe, located at 49-22 Skillman Ave., and will provide an afternoon…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As early voting continues ahead of the June 24 primary election for Queens Civil Court, one candidate vying for one of the four open seats, John Ciafone, is hoping to secure the Democratic nomination. A lifelong Astoria resident and the son of an immigrant, Ciafone brings over 30…