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PSA: Health Department to spray for West Nile Virus on Sept. 2

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Aug. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of western and southern Queens to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.  Weather permitting, the spraying will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. In case of bad weather,…

Ridgewood Chocolate crafts treats for mind and gut health

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Aug. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Chocolate lovers, get ready to indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with Ridgewood Chocolate’s new era of innovative, functional chocolate that benefits the mind and body. The chocolate factory and shop, located at 60-02 Catalpa Ave., is shifting its focus exclusively to unprocessed chocolate. The process was…

Holden slams anti-ICE graffiti on Kosciuszko Bridge, warns rhetoric will ‘end in tragedy’

Anti-ICE graffiti appeared on the Kosciuszko Bridge last Friday. Photo: Council Member Robert Holden Facebook.

Aug. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Robert Holden has condemned anti-ICE graffiti that appeared on the Kosciuszko Bridge last week, warning that “dangerous rhetoric will end in tragedy.” The graffiti, which appeared on a pedestrian walkway on the Kosciuszko Bridge on Friday, Aug. 22, promoted “death to all ICE agents,” prompting a…

Can Queens’ food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

One of the many food trucks along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops…

Immersive ‘Advantage Arena’ gaming lounge returns for 2025 US Open

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Aug. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the “Advantage Arena” immersive gaming lounge has returned for the 2025 US Open after debuting last year. Over 40 million gamers are expected to take part in the tennis-themed games offered on-site and online throughout the three weeks of the US…

What to eat at the US Open: full list of chefs and menu highlights

The US Open's diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its hospitality partner, Levy. It offers a range of cuisine, from hearty souvlaki to sushi dishes and more.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning chefs are getting ready to practice their serve right onto customers’ plates at the US Open, with a list of delicious cuisine slated for the star-studded annual tennis event.  The diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its…

Community celebrates grand reopening and 50th anniversary of Rosa’s Pizza in Maspeth

Charlie, Joe and John Troia pose with elected officials including U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Assembly Member Steven Raga and Council Member Robert Holden at the grand reopening of Rosa's Pizza last Friday. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and community leaders gathered at iconic Maspeth institution Rosa’s Pizza last week to celebrate the pizzeria’s grand reopening and 50th anniversary. Rosa’s, located at 55-26 69th St., has been a neighborhood staple since opening in Maspeth in the 1970s, offering a variety of pies and Italian…

Rents soared in Queens in July 2025 from previous year: report

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Aug. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall After the average cost of rent in Queens exceeded $3,000 in June 2025, the number continued to rise in July, with average rents increasing across the board among studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in the borough, according to a report by M.N.S Real Estate. The average rent in…