Ditmars

Jan. 6, 2025 By Christy Hinko

Line dancing, a vibrant and inclusive form of social dancing, continues to captivate enthusiasts across generations and genres. Rooted in American folk traditions, it gained widespread prominence during the country music boom of the 1970s and has since evolved to include a diverse array of musical styles. On Long Island, Neil “DJ Wrangler” Farren has been a driving force behind the enduring popularity of this rhythmic pastime for nearly two decades.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Congestion pricing will come into effect at midnight on Sunday after a federal judge greenlighted the toll following an 11th-hour hearing on Friday evening.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Thursday, Jan. 2, a groundbreaking initiative to expand access to safe e-bike battery charging on sidewalks across the city.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The Queens Public Library is continuing its ‘Literary Thursdays’ program for 2025 with a host of talented authors ready to give virtual talks about their work.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien 

Are you ready to play?

Jan. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway

New York City has taken a major step toward modernizing its waste management system with the launch of its first fully operational commercial waste zone in Central Queens, the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced Thursday, Jan. 2.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

New York City experienced immense year-over-year growth in homes entering contract in November 2024, leading to a drop in available inventory, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Hundreds of Queens residents gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, Dec. 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa.

Jan. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Jan. 3, 2025 By Neela Jain

Jan. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Close to 300 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy during a ceremony at Queens College at the end of December following more than four months of training on Randall’s Island.