Sept. 11, 2019 By Allie Griffin

Homeowners will no longer be penalized for sidewalk damage caused by city trees, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.

Sept. 9, 2019 By Shane O’Brien

A Forest Hills resident climbed to the top of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Friday to hang a banner advocating for climate change action.

Sept. 3, 2019 By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to close down Rikers Island and replace it with four borough-based jails moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday with the City Planning Commission (CPC) approving the controversial plan.

Sept. 3, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano

Pesticides will be sprayed over several Queens neighborhoods Thursday night as part of a mosquito control initiative, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This will be the sixth treatment of the season.

Aug. 30, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano

The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce has released a 2019 guide for those looking to explore the neighborhood, shop at local businesses or learn about the area’s history.

Aug. 28, 2019 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Peter Koo has criticized the recommendation made by a mayoral advisory group to end gifted and talented programs in New York public schools.

Aug. 28, 2019 By Allie Griffin

There’s still time to apply to be Queens next Poet Laureate, as the deadline has been extended until Friday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m.

Aug. 27, 2019 By Allie Griffin

Statues of women influential in New York City’s history are about to go up around the city, yet New Yorkers don’t appear to be getting much say on which ones are to be honored.

But the USTA responded arguing that it pays its way.

“Over the course of the four-year audit period, USTA paid more than $12 million in rent and provided over $3 billion in direct economic impact to the City of New York,” the organization said in a statement to the Daily News.

Aug. 21, 2019 By Allie Griffin

The city has lowered the requirements necessary to enter its affordable housing lotteries, lessening barriers that discourage undocumented immigrants from applying.

Aug. 21, 2019 By Shane O’Brien

Dozens of free events are taking place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing this week ahead of the start of the 2019 US Open on Monday.