Category: News

Queens sees dip in rental competition while Manhattan surges: report

rental

Apr. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall During the first two months of 2025, the rental markets in the New York City boroughs of Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn have each gone through different year-over-year trends, according to a report by the real estate listing site RentCafe. By analyzing five key metrics for rental competitiveness for…

Queens Public Library launches inaugural Space Month with out-of-this-world STEM programs

space month

Apr. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Public Library (QPL) is inviting young minds across the borough to blast off into the cosmos this April with the launch of Space Month—a month-long celebration of space exploration, science, and art designed to captivate children and teens. The initiative includes nearly 70 hands-on educational programs, workshops,…

Spring Break Farm Camp returns to Queens County Farm Museum with hands-on activities

spring break

Apr. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello If your kids love spending time outdoors, the Spring Break Farm Camp at the Queens County Farm Museum is the perfect opportunity for them to explore and learn about nature. Beginning on Monday, April 14 through the 18th, the farm, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral…

Queens Democrats continue to line up behind Cuomo for mayor

cuomo

Apr. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More elected officials in Queens have officially endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, joining a growing list of elected Democrats in the borough who have announced their support for the former governor in recent weeks. State Sen. James Sanders and Assembly Members Clyde Vanel…

Metropolitan Park casino team unveils plan for 450-unit affordable housing complex in Corona

Renderings for a new affordable housing development in Corona proposed by the team behind Metropolitan Park.

Apr. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The team behind the proposed $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino project has announced a new partnership aiming to create hundreds of long-term affordable housing in Corona. Queens Future, an LLC formed as part of Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International’s push for the Metropolitan Park casino…

Cuomo picks up new wave of Queens endorsements in bid for mayor

cuomo

Apr. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of Queens elected officials has formally endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid, following the backing of the Democratic Organization of Queens County and its chairman, U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks. State senators Joseph P. Addabbo and Toby Ann Stavisky, Assembly Members David Weprin and Edward…

Bird flu outbreaks spread to more Queens live markets, sparking calls for shutdowns

bird flu

Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed more live animal slaughter markets in Queens have suffered bird flu outbreaks this month, bringing the total number of outbreaks in the borough to eight in just seven weeks.  The outbreaks, which affect thousands of birds, have sparked renewed calls…

Composting crackdown begins in NYC April 1st with $25 fines for violations

compost

Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York City’s waste reduction efforts are entering a new phase this week, as the city’s sanitation agency begins enforcing mandatory composting laws with fines for non-compliance.  Starting today, April 1, residents must separate food waste from regular trash or risk a $25 fine from the Department of…