Oct. 23, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Lottery announced that a prize-winning ticket for the Oct. 21 Take 5 Evening drawing was sold in Ridgewood. The winning ticket worth $36,572.50 was sold at Lisa Deli and Grocery Inc., located at 73-20 Forest Ave., according to the New York Lottery. The Take 5 drawing…
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Oct. 23, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween season with ghoulish events across Queens to get you, your family, friends or date into the spooky spirit. Whether it’s wandering through chilling haunted houses, dressing up for costume parties or showcasing your artistic side with pumpkin carving, there is a wide selection of fall and Halloween festivities across the borough. Here’s your guide to navigating this ghostly harvest season. Thursday, Oct. 26 First Annual Jar Bar Halloween Bash The Jar Bar is inviting all creepy crawlers to bring their friends and dates to the first annual Jar Bar…
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Oct. 21, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki
Two people were found shot dead in Queens on Saturday morning in a suspected murder-suicide, police reported.
Oct. 20, 2023 By Schneps Media For the second year in a row, Schneps Media identified and brought together close to 50 of the most influential movers and shakers across the borough for their Queens Power List. The honorees were celebrated and had the chance to mix and mingle with guests at a lively networking…
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Oct. 19, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This upcoming weekend in Queens promises plenty of exciting activities for both families and friends. From concerts and comedy shows to family fall activities and a vibrant parade, there’s something for everyone to do. Here’s our list of this weekend’s highlights. Friday, Oct. 20 End of the Line Comedy…
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Oct. 19, 2023 By Anthony Medina The longest-running Halloween Day Parade in the city is returning for another year, and no, it’s not in Manhattan. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, The Kiwanis Club of Glendale will host its annual Halloween Day Parade on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale. The parade will start at 6:30 p.m. sharp at…
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The Garden City headquarters of Life’s WORC, a nonprofit organization that has fought for the rights of special needs individuals for 50 years, was renamed the Victoria Schneps-Yunis Building on Wednesday in honor of its founder.
Oct. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall PropertyShark compiled a report that shows how the prices and sales of homes across New York City are impacted by flood zones. According to the report, flood zones have had a large effect in Queens since Superstorm Sandy hit the borough in 2012. In 2023, there were a total…
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Oct. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The NYPD released the crime stats for northern and southern Queens from Sept. 17 to Oct. 15. While much of it follows a similar trend to last week’s stats, there are some notable changes in trends. Rape cases in northern Queens rose from 15 to 20 year-over-year. While the 104th, 111th and 112th precincts each saw no change, the only northern Queens precinct to experience a decline was the 115th, from five last year to one this year. Southern Queens, on the other hand, experienced no change compared to the same period of time…
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Oct. 18, 2023 By Anthony Medina A trunk-or-treat and Halloween festival event to remember is fast approaching in Middle Village. Council Member Robert Holden, in collaboration with the New York City Parks Department, will host his annual truck-or-treat event and Halloween festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Juniper Valley Park for hundreds of children and families. The morning festivities will begin with a costume parade starting at Little Park, located at the 74th Street Playground and Juniper Boulevard South, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then, the parade will march down to the trunk-or-treat, where troves of costumed children will…
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