Apr. 25, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud Members of the Italian-American community in Ridgewood held their annual Good Friday procession on the evening of April 18, continuing a decades-long tradition that brings together religious and cultural groups from across the borough. The procession began at 7 p.m. at the corner of Forest Avenue and Palmetto…
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 Phil Wong New York City is at a crossroads—and our community knows it. From rising crime to overdevelopment, from classrooms focused on politics instead of academics, to congestion pricing that punishes working families, it’s clear City Hall has lost touch with the people it’s supposed to serve. That’s why I’m…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry An off-duty NYPD cop from Briarwood was arrested on Thursday morning and booked at the 102nd Precinct in South Ozone Park for allegedly sending sexually explicit content via an online app to an undercover officer posing online as a 14-year-old girl. Police Officer Travis DeSouza, 35, of Van…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has introduced two new pieces of legislation that target fire hydrant misuse and abusive rodeo practices. The two bills—Intro 1255 and Intro 1256—seek to bolster public safety and protect animals from inhumane treatment. The first bill, Intro 1255, known as the Rodeo Animal Protection…
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…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway Residents and stakeholders in Queens and Brooklyn are invited to attend a public information session hosted by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to learn more about the future of the historic Grand Street Bridge. The first of two sessions will be held in Maspeth…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens will come alive with the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture for the Capoeira festival. Capoeira Luanda Queens will host Energia em Queens, a three-day celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art from May 1 to 3, with events taking place in both Whitestone and Rego Park. The…
Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Grab your paddles and hop on the 7 train, pickleball is back in Queens. The fourth annual Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tournament will return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park from May 20–25, transforming the iconic tennis grounds into…
Apr. 25, 2025 By jmilitello April 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is often associated with renewal—a fresh start wrapped in longer days, warmer weather, and that unmistakable urge to tidy up our living spaces. As we pack away winter coats and brighten up our wardrobes, many of us embrace the tradition of spring…