Jun. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With sunsets past 8 p.m. and temperatures on the rise, now is the perfect time to grab a drink or a bite outdoors and soak in the sights and sounds of Queens. Whether you’re catching up with friends after work or planning a weekend brunch, the borough is…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson More than 11,000 runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Saturday, June 14, for the 12th annual Citizens Queens 10K, part of the New York Road Runners’ Five-Borough Series. Hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the Queens 10K features a 6.2-mile course that winds through…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is condemning President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marine Corps to Los Angeles, calling him a “fascist” and describing the move as a response to growing public outrage over his administration’s immigration policies. González-Rojas said the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Los…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Claude Solnik More than 400 businesses from across Queens were honored on the evening of June 2 during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union and hosted by…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fourteen Queens eateries earned spots on The New York Times’ annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, which highlights the most compelling and dynamic culinary destinations across the five boroughs. The 2025 list includes a mix of returning favorites and new additions from Queens.…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson & Czarinna Andres Queens voters will head to the polls this year to decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries and multiple general election matchups. The contests span countywide vacancies and judicial seats in four Municipal Court Districts. The primary…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller State Sen. and mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos made the shocking move on Friday of endorsing frontrunner Andrew Cuomo for Mayor. Ramos has been a harsh critic of the former Governor up until very recently, in the June 4 Mayoral debate. Ramos, a progressive lawmaker representing District 13, which encompasses the…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens of people dressed in vibrant colors gathered on the steps of Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 3, for a flag-raising ceremony to mark the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The event served as both a celebration and a powerful statement of visibility and resistance, aligning with…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson From sun to storytime, reading is in full swing this summer. The Queens Public Library, New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library officially launched their annual summer reading initiative, “Summer at the Library,” on Wednesday, June 4, with a kickoff celebration at the Langston Hughes Community Library…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field is turning up the volume for K-pop fans this summer, starting with Mets K-POP Night on Tuesday, June 10. The event kicks off with a pre-game party in the “K-pop Korner” from 5 to 7 p.m., ahead of the Mets’ 7:10 p.m. matchup against the Washington…