April 9, 2025 By Bill Parry

The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an act of vandalism inside the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Astoria on Sunday.

Apr. 9, 2025 By Vanessa Rogan

April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a time to reflect on the strides we’ve made and the challenges that remain. In New York State alone, more than 342,250 individuals are on the autism spectrum. The news media reports on apparent statistical increases of people with autism (both in New York and other states).

Apr. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks has joined U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to introduce a privileged resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing him to impose blanket 10% tariffs on all imports.

April 8, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 108th Precinct are looking for a suspect who assaulted a man in broad daylight in an unprovoked attack on Roosevelt Avenue along the border between Sunnyside and Woodside.

Apr. 8, 2025 By jmilitello

April 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Apr. 8, 2025 By Diana E. Limongi

As a mom who works outside the home, I know all too well the struggles that working parents face here in Queens and throughout New York state. I, too, have struggled to find affordable child care in my community. Child care has always been 20-30 percent of take-home pay, making it one of my family’s biggest expenses. My story is not an anomaly: Across New York state, thousands of families struggle to find and pay for quality child care.

April 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Astoria just got a jolt of Colombian flavor—and it’s making waves.

Apr. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway

A group of City Council Members known as the “Common Sense Caucus” is gearing up to introduce legislation next week aimed at making New York City’s recently implemented mandatory household composting program voluntary. 

April 8, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City are looking for a suspect who assaulted a 66-year-old man in an unprovoked attack inside a Queens Plaza Starbucks just before noon on Wednesday, April 2.

Apr. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined members of services union 32BJ SEIU and civic and community leaders to call on Con Edison to cancel a planned rate increase that will see electric and gas bills rise by 11% and 13%, respectively, in 2026.

Apr. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens bus riders can now use a new online route lookup tool to prepare for major service changes coming this summer.

Apr. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

April 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Apr. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

April 7, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Apr. 7, 2025 By emarshall

April 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Apr. 7, 2025 By sobrien

April 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Apr. 6, 2025 By Dean Moses

Queens detectives are on the hunt for a brute who assaulted an 86-year-old woman last week because she asked to move so she could pass him in an apartment building hallway.

Apr. 6, 2025 By Dean Moses

Police in Astoria are on the hunt for a brute who assaulted an 86-year-old woman last week because she asked to move so she could pass him in an apartment building hallway.

Apr. 4, 2025 By Christy Hinko

This summer, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host its first-ever All-Star Summer Band Camp, offering high school students a unique opportunity to learn, perform and explore the region’s rich musical heritage.

April 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Foodies and dessert lovers are in for a delicious surprise at Mayahuel in Astoria, where the newest dessert menu puts masa—corn dough—at center stage, showcasing just how sweet and versatile corn can be.

Apr. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Surviving spouses of fallen service members were honored at the annual Gold Star Spouses Day ceremony on Thursday, April 3, held at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens.

April 4, 2025 By Robert Pearl

Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and Republican mayoral candidate, was met with cheers and applause at Katch in Astoria on March 26 as friends, family, and supporters—as well as members of his Guardian Angels—gathered for a surprise 71st birthday celebration.

Apr. 4, 2025 By sobrien

April 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Apr. 4, 2025 By emarshall

April 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Apr. 4, 2025 By jmilitello

April 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Apr. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The Easter Bunny is gearing up to hop all over Queens this April, bringing a basketful of springtime fun for families across the borough. From egg hunts and festive meet-and-greets to photo ops and themed celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Below is just a sampling of the many Easter events happening in Queens—so grab your bunny ears and baskets and get ready to dive into the holiday spirit.