Sheriffs Shut Down Illegal Warehouse Party on Metropolitan Avenue for Flouting COVID-19 Rules

Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Queens, your veggies are calling.

Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

A coalition of elected officials and labor leaders is calling on the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to immediately terminate all contracts with Griffin’s Landscaping, a city contractor whose owner, Glenn Griffin, was recently sentenced to two years in federal prison for bribery and illegal dumping as part of a $2.4 million environmental crime scheme.

Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

As early voting continues ahead of the June 24 primary election for Queens Civil Court, one candidate vying for one of the four open seats, John Ciafone, is hoping to secure the Democratic nomination.

Jun. 18, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

The annual Pride Prom, hosted by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will return this Friday, June 20, at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, continuing a growing tradition of celebrating and uplifting LGBTQIA youth in Queens.

Jun. 18, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Amtrak, the federal railway service, has proposed expanding into Long Island with a stop in Queens, a move that could reshape intercity travel in northeast America.

Jun. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Tuesday a 50% fare reduction for AirTrain JFK beginning June 30, as part of a broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion at John F. Kennedy International Airport during what is expected to be the busiest summer travel season on record.

Jun. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The At Home home-décor store at Rego Center in Rego Park will soon shut its doors following the company’s decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Jun. 17, 2025 By Dean Moses & Robert Pozarycki

City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested and accosted by masked federal agents at immigration court in Lower Manhattan.

Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The MTA launched a boroughwide community outreach initiative on Monday ahead of the upcoming Queens Bus Network Redesign, set to take effect on June 29.

Jun. 16, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

As the State Senate concluded its legislative session on Thursday, immigrant rights advocates renewed calls for lawmakers to pass the New York for All Act before the Assembly adjourns on Tuesday, June 17. The proposed legislation, along with several other immigration-related bills, remains pending as the clock winds down on this year’s session.