Jun. 19, 2025 By sobrien June 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community Boards 1 and 2 have both voted to support the city’s OneLIC Neighborhood Plan—with conditions— and described the vote as a “hard-fought endorsement of a more equitable Long Island City.” Community Board 2 passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday night with a…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, who represents parts of western Queens, successfully passed two major bills designed to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in public and private systems. The legislation marks a significant milestone in Gonzalez’s broader “Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence” package and positions…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field will celebrate the contributions of women in sports, culture, and beyond with its annual Women’s Night on Monday, June 23, as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at 41 Seaver Way, with a full evening of…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 19, 2025 By Rob Basch for Hunters Point Parks Conservancy Last week, the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD) released the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Parcel E in Hunters Point South. Parcel E is a 69,500 square foot city-owned lot between 2nd Street, Center Boulevard,…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A coalition of elected officials and labor leaders is calling on the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to immediately terminate all contracts with Griffin’s Landscaping, a city contractor whose owner, Glenn Griffin, was recently sentenced to two years in federal prison for bribery and illegal…
Jun. 18, 2025 By jmilitello June 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Step out and discover Sunnyside’s vibrant art scene at the Sunnyside Art Walk on Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, guided walking tour kicks off at Aubergine Cafe, located at 49-22 Skillman Ave., and will provide an afternoon…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As early voting continues ahead of the June 24 primary election for Queens Civil Court, one candidate vying for one of the four open seats, John Ciafone, is hoping to secure the Democratic nomination. A lifelong Astoria resident and the son of an immigrant, Ciafone brings over 30…
Jun. 18, 2025 By jmilitello June 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Calling all adventurers! A new Dungeons & Dragons meetup is now bringing epic quests to Western Queens, turning happy hour into a realm of creativity, connection and collaborative storytelling. The group, known as Gamefolk, offers participants the chance to meet new people, spark…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Shakespeare in the Park is coming to Queens Night Market this weekend, with a performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” scheduled for Saturday evening. The event, which will take place at Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, is free to the public…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Jimmy Robles The annual Pride Prom, hosted by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will return this Friday, June 20, at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, continuing a growing tradition of celebrating and uplifting LGBTQIA youth in Queens. Since first being elected…