Update: Off-Duty Cop Who Shot Himself in Middle Village Has Died

Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson

The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus. 

Jul. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina

A pair of bandits broke into a handful of businesses on Metropolitan Avenue earlier this week, including the first legal recreational cannabis dispensary in Middle Village, according to authorities.

Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Dozens of Queens commuters and local government officials packed Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Kew Gardens on Wednesday, July 24, for a public hearing on the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign. More than 150 speakers signed up to speak in person and via Zoom during the event. 

Jul. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina

A food drive for the Sacred Heart Parish Ministries Food Pantry in Glendale will begin accepting personal care items and food donations starting Aug. 1, with the aid of state Sen. Joseph P. Addaboo Jr.

Jul. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina

Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli in Middle Village has received the New York State Empire Award from state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. for its philanthropic campaign to raise funds for the family of late NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.

Jul. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Celebrate the “Worlds Borough” at the Queensboro Dance Festival’s summer tour. This month’s events are a continuation of summer-long programming celebrating diverse dance companies across Queens.

Jul. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina

At least two candidates have emerged for the term-limited Robert Holden’s 30th City Council District seat in 2025. Holden himself would like to see Daniel Kurzyna, his chief of staff, join the race, too.

Jul. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is partnering with local organizations to host a donation drive to aid people impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

Jul. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina

When Cholita Coffee, a newcomer to Ridgewood, opened its doors last year, co-owner Bryan Siranaula said he wanted to highlight community artist work to fill its white barren walls.

Jul. 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Queens had the fifth-highest amount of rental activity across the United States through the first half of 2024, according to a report by the real estate searching site RentCafe.