Apr. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pickleball season is in full swing across Queens, and there’s no shortage of places to play. With longer days and warmer weather here to stay, players of all ages are hitting the courts—from casual neighborhood matches to competitive tournaments. The borough’s passion for the sport is on full…
Apr. 29, 2025 By jmilitello April 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Trade in the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle for something a little more ‘Jungly’—the fun restaurant and event venue that continues to bring flavor and flair to Long Island City. Located at 12-23 Jackson Ave., Jungly first opened its doors in…
Apr. 28, 2025 By sobrien April 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, community leaders and members of the Queensbridge Houses community gathered in Long Island City on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the co-naming of 12th Street and 40th Avenue in honor of former Queensbridge Houses Residents Association President April Simpson-Taylor. Simpson-Taylor, who died…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 28, 2025 By Maxwell Murray OKI Japanese Restaurant, a beloved Sunnyside staple known for its cozy atmosphere and traditional Japanese fare, will permanently close its doors on April 30 after 25 years in business. The restaurant, located at 45-11 Queens Blvd., announced the closure with a handwritten…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…
Apr. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 27, 2025 By Dean Moses Two suspects in the shooting of an off-duty cop in Long Island City on Sunday morning are now in custody after leading police on a wild pursuit across the borough. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the 25-year-old off-duty NYPD officer…
Apr. 25, 2025 By bparry 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,…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus was spotted on Wednesday, April 23, atop a rooftop in Long Island City, filming a new commercial for Maybelline New York at Brooklyn Stages, located at 43rd Avenue and 9th Street. The Grammy Award-winning artist performed…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan Gantry Plaza State Park transformed into a celebration of spring on Saturday, April 19, as families from across Queens gathered for the annual Queens Easter Festival. Hosted by Renew Queens and Wellspring Church NYC, the free event in Long Island City featured…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is hosting a series of pop-up events across Queens and select locations in Brooklyn to help bus riders prepare for major service changes set to take effect this summer as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. The outreach campaign began earlier this…