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Chappell Roan announces four-night Forest Hills run this fall

Breakout Pop star Chappell Roan is heading to Queens this September as part of her exclusive three city tour.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September. Pop artist Chappell Roan will headline performances at Forest Hills Stadium, located at 1 Tennis Pl, on Sept. 20, 21, 23 and 24 as part of her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up shows.  The Bowery Presents,…

KORA in Sunnyside crowned Queens’ best bakery by the Queens Chamber of Commerce

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Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday. The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the…

Ridgewood father charged with murder of wife, 2-year-old daughter: NYPD

Ridgewood resident Ernesto Cruz was arrested and charged with murder for the fatal stabbings of his wife and 2-year-old daughter before he turned the knife on himself in an apparent suicide attempt on Saturday, July 19.

Jul. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A Ridgewood man has been criminally charged for allegedly stabbing his wife and 2-year-old daughter to death in his family’s apartment on Saturday night. Ernesto Cruz, 54, of 63-35 Forest Avenue, was arrested Sunday night and charged with two counts of murder for fatally stabbing his 41-year-old wife,…

New York Road Runners names two Queens runners as finalists for Miles of Impact Award

A picture of Ridgewood Runners, a local running club, during one of their group runs in Ridgewood.

Jul. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Queens get the miles — and the awards. New York Road Runners (NYRR), a non-profit organization that strengthens communities through running, named two Queens runners as finalists for the inaugural NYRR Miles of Impact Award: Julia Azcona from Ridgewood, the founder of Ridgewood Runners, and Sergio Arias from…

Over 700 people sign petition to prevent potential closure of Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church

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Jul. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 700 people have signed an online petition opposing the proposed closure of Maspeth’s Church of the Transformation, while others are currently attempting to prevent any sale by securing landmark status for the Roman Catholic church built by the Lithuanian community in the 1960s. The church, also…

Il Gigante serves up handmade pasta in the heart of Ridgewood

An assortment of handmade Italian pasta dishes from Il Gigante in Ridgewood.

Jul. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Il Gigante opened earlier this year in a vibrant section of Ridgewood filled with cafes, restaurants and bars. The authentic Italian restaurant, located at 880 Woodward Ave., previously housed Porcelain, a beloved neighborhood gem that boasted dishes like kimchi-brined fresh half chicken and smoky lamb ribs. When the…