Queens Public Library Closes Eight Branches Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19

Jul. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Standing in the shadow of the Ravenswood Generating Station smokestacks, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined city officials, local advocates and representatives from Rise Light & Power Thursday to launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan, which aims to provide opportunities for the local Queensbridge community during the transformation of the fossil fuel plant into a clean energy hub.

Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The average cost of rent for apartments in Queens eclipsed $3,000 in June 2025, according to a report by M.N.S. Real Estate.

Jul. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has filed to run against state Sen. Jessica Ramos in next year’s Democratic primary for Senate District 13.

Jul. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry

An early morning fire at the Con Edison substation adjacent to the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City on Wednesday sent a thick cloud of black smoke billowing over the Queensbridge Houses that could be seen for miles.

Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

By the end of June 2025, the median rental price of apartments across New York City reached a record high of $4,700, according to a report by the real estate site RentHop.

Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis paid a special visit to Queens College in Flushing on Wednesday, July 16, where he discussed a variety of topics during a luncheon, including what he felt was a disturbing increase in antisemitism at several college campuses in the United States.

July 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The second quarter of 2025 saw a strong showing from the condo market in Long Island City, with closed sales and new contracts signed both increasing immensely year-over-year, according to a report by the real estate company SERHANT.

July 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Warriors Cup will return to Long Island City on Friday, July 26, with another stacked lineup of Muay Thai fights at WC 71, just weeks after the promotion made history by hosting the first-ever Muay Thai trans women’s title bout in the United States.

July 11, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct are looking for a woman who allegedly slashed another female during an argument over a parking spot in front of a hookah lounge on Steinway Street in Astoria during the early morning of Monday, July 7.

July 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Ellee Salon, a recently opened hair salon on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, has been officially added to Strands for Trans, a national database of trans-affirming barbershops and salons that foster inclusive and welcoming environments.