Jun. 6, 2025 By Loycent Gordon Five years ago, I worked closely with then-Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Council to pull off a minor miracle: saving Woodhaven’s historic Neir’s Tavern. One of America’s oldest bars, Neir’s had weathered the Civil War and even Prohibition. But when our rent suddenly spiked in 2019, it looked like we wouldn’t make…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fourteen Queens eateries earned spots on The New York Times’ annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, which highlights the most compelling and dynamic culinary destinations across the five boroughs. The 2025 list includes a mix of returning favorites and new additions from Queens.…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and PS 60 in Woodhaven teamed up in May to collect food and personal care items for the Sacred Heart Parish Ministries food pantry in Glendale. The drive, which ran for the entire month, saw drop-off locations established at both of Addabbo’s…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson & Czarinna Andres Queens voters will head to the polls this year to decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries and multiple general election matchups. The contests span countywide vacancies and judicial seats in four Municipal Court Districts. The primary…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller State Sen. and mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos made the shocking move on Friday of endorsing frontrunner Andrew Cuomo for Mayor. Ramos has been a harsh critic of the former Governor up until very recently, in the June 4 Mayoral debate. Ramos, a progressive lawmaker representing District 13, which encompasses the…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens of people dressed in vibrant colors gathered on the steps of Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 3, for a flag-raising ceremony to mark the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The event served as both a celebration and a powerful statement of visibility and resistance, aligning with…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson From sun to storytime, reading is in full swing this summer. The Queens Public Library, New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library officially launched their annual summer reading initiative, “Summer at the Library,” on Wednesday, June 4, with a kickoff celebration at the Langston Hughes Community Library…
Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres American Airlines and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have officially introduced a new biometric screening system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), significantly reducing wait times for U.S. citizens reentering the country. The new system, known as Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), uses facial recognition technology to…
Jun. 5, 2025 By jmilitello June 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello On Friday, May 30, RFC Promotions brought high-octane action to Long Island City with its K-Series Kickboxing event at the Melrose Ballroom. The showcase featured a stacked lineup of both amateur and professional fighters, from neighborhood gyms to international talent, all competing in…
Jun. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres This Memorial Day was about more than remembrance in Middle Village — it was about roller hockey, teamwork and neighborhood connection. The Middle Village Roller Hockey (MVP) League hosted its inaugural Memorial Day Mite tournament at Juniper Valley Park on May 26. The tournament welcomed young players from…