May. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get a taste of life on the farm at Queens County Farm’s 14th Annual Sheep Shearing Contest on Sunday, May 18. The yearly tradition is the city’s only sheep shearing festival at the centuries-old farm and museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park. The event…
May. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents, real estate professionals and local stakeholders gathered in Forest Hills on Thursday, May 8, to celebrate a major milestone in one of the borough’s most notable new developments: the official launch of The Austin, a six-story luxury condominium featuring 98 residences. Located at 78-29 Austin Street,…
May. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson A South American airline carrier has selected JFK Terminal 6 as its new home. Avianca, Colombia’s national carrier and the second largest airline in South America, announced on Thursday, May 8, that it will begin operations in T6 once it opens in 2026. Until then, Avianca will continue…
May. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York City’s housing crisis is no secret and the city’s low-cost housing landscape remains extremely difficult to navigate, including a housing lottery system theoretically devised to provide a solution for the dire need for accommodation. A problem that has been brewing for decades, the housing crisis continues…
May. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Christ the King High School in Middle Village will honor two of its most pivotal figures—Serphin R. Maltese and Dolores St. Louis—for an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of volunteer service to the school community. On Thursday, June 19, the Christ the King community will gather at Roma View…
May. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A pair of animal welfare non-profits rescued more than 40 dogs and puppies from a filthy and overcrowded Queens apartment last week, with several dogs found crammed behind furniture and hidden in cabinets. Representatives from Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and the American Society for the Prevention…
May. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway A major fire in Maspeth over the weekend has renewed concerns about illegally parked RVs and weak city enforcement after flames from a street-side camper spread to the iconic GoodFellas Diner, causing extensive damage to a neighborhood landmark. The blaze, which started around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May…
May. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres With international travel expected to rise this summer, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng will join state and city lawmakers to host a Passport Day in Forest Hills, aimed at helping Queens residents apply for or renew their passports ahead of peak vacation season. The event will take place on…
May. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church and American history, Queens elected officials are proudly celebrating the appointment of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Chicago native becomes the first American to be elected pope, assuming the role of the 267th successor to…
May. 9, 2025 By Council Member James F. Gennaro New York is at a critical crossroads in the fight to decarbonize its energy infrastructure and ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for future generations. The passage of New York’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was heralded as the beginning of a…