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Long Island man indicted for murder of Astoria motorcyclist in fatal Rego Park road rage crash: DA

April 25, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Long Island man turned himself in at the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills on Friday morning after a Queens grand jury indicted him for the murder of a motorcyclist from Astoria during a fatal road rage incident in Rego Park.

Jordan Rosen, 42, of Ocean Harbor Drive in Oceanside, was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court later on Friday on an indictment charging him with two counts of murder in the second degree for the death of 55-year-old William McField, of Steinway Street, during an alleged road rage incident that began on a Long Island Expressway ramp. Rosen pursued McField, rammed his motorcycle from behind, and drove over him on Woodhaven Boulevard.

Rosen surrendered to police at the 112th Precinct two days after a Wall Street law firm, representing McField’s family in a wrongful death action, released terrifying video surveillance footage that captured the fiery collision.

Miley Cyrus spotted on Long Island City rooftop filming commercial for Maybelline New York

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan

Families flocked to LIC for Queens Easter Festival at Gantry Park

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan

MTA pop-up events continue across Queens ahead of summer bus network redesign

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

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Astoria Spring Retail Crawl returns with 26 businesses and expanded 10-day schedule

April 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The 8th-annual Astoria Spring Retail Crawl returns Friday, April 25, encouraging local residents to support small, independently owned businesses in the neighborhood.

Capoeira celebration brings three days of Afro-Brazilian culture to Queens

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Queens will come alive with the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture for the Capoeira festival.

New York’s biggest pickleball event returns to Queens next month

Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Grab your paddles and hop on the 7 train, pickleball is back in Queens.

Spring cleaning for the soul: Declutter your mind and rediscover peace

Apr. 25, 2025 By jmilitello

April 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Queens Cup cocktail competition returns to The Bonnie for 15th annual showdown

April 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The 15th-annual Queens Cup cocktail-making competition will return to the Bonnie in Astoria next month, bringing nine Queens bars together for an evening of craft cocktails inspired by some of the most popular video games of all time.

Do you know what happened to Jeffrey Blackman? NYPD seeks tips for 1999 Queens cold case

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in solving the cold case homicide of a Kew Gardens man whose body was found in a car near Flushing Meadows Corona Park more than 26 years ago.

Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows responded to a 911 call of an abandoned vehicle parked across from 70-89 Park Drive East near Willow Lake in Kew Gardens Hills at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 1999.

Chefs go head-to-head for Brisket King crown at Pig Beach in Astoria

April 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

More than 500 barbecue lovers packed Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria on Wednesday, April 23, for the 13th-annual Brisket King NYC, where over 20 chefs from across the Tri-State area served up creative interpretations of the classic Texas barbecue dish.

Diocese of Brooklyn to honor Pope Francis with Friday Vigil Mass in Elmhurst

Apr. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens will honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis with a Vigil Mass of Repose on Friday, April 25, at Saint Bartholomew Church in Elmhurst.

Volunteers pack and distribute food in Astoria as part of NYC’s week of service

April 24, 2025 By Laura Dorgan

During National Volunteer Week, more than 1,600 New Yorkers stepped up to give back across the five boroughs, participating in over 200 community service projects organized by New York Cares, the city’s largest volunteer network.

Queens Distance Runners mark 10 years with milestone marathon at Flushing Meadows

Apr. 24, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Runners filled the paths of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on March 30 for the Queens Marathon, joined by the QDR Half Marathon and 10K events. Since its inception, the Queens Marathon has done more than test endurance—it has celebrated the borough’s diverse communities and encouraged participants to support local businesses and organizations. This year marked a special milestone as the flagship event of Queens Distance Runners (QDR) celebrated its 10th anniversary, reaffirming its place as Queens’ premier race experience and igniting excitement across the scenic park grounds.

“We don’t know who we can trust”: Advocates push for New York For All Act to shield immigrants from ICE enforcement

Apr. 24, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

As deportations keep growing in the communities of New York, the fight to protect the immigrant community from immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE is urging. Even residents with no criminal history or legal status in the United States have become at risk of deportation, causing them to live with constant fear of being separated from their families.

Solace House to host sunrise walk in LIC on May 17 to honor lives lost to suicide and mental health awareness

Apr. 24, 2025 By jmilitello

April 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Whitestone Republican Club hosts packed April meeting with GOP candidates

Apr. 24, 2025 By Robert Pearl

The energy inside the American Legion Hall Post 131 was electric as the Whitestone Republican Club hosted its latest monthly meeting, drawing a standing-room-only crowd to hear from a powerful lineup of speakers, including mayoral hopeful Curtis Sliwa.

Astoria Farmers Market debuts May 11, bringing fresh produce and seafood to 31st Ave Open Street

April 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Astoria residents will no longer need to travel far for farm-fresh food, thanks to the launch of the Astoria Farmers Market, a new monthly event bringing top-quality produce, seafood and other locally sourced goods right to the neighborhood.

Rivercrest bar in Astoria raises nearly $12K for childhood cancer research with head-shaving fundraiser

April 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A spirited charity head-shave at Rivercrest, a popular bar on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, raised nearly $12,000 for childhood cancer research earlier this month.

JFK opens $270M high-tech cargo facility, first major upgrade in over 25 years

Apr. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson

JFK Airport has opened a state-of-the-art cargo facility for the first time in over 25 years.

NYC rent up 18% since COVID-19, with 5.6% rise in Q1 2025 alone: report

Apr. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The median asking rent for apartments in New York City went up 5.6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, from $3,218 last year to $3,397 this year, according to a report by the real estate site Realtor.com.