Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Theatre’s beloved Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta returns from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, offering a lively weekend filled with Latin American music, dance, and culture. This year’s celebration features a lineup of performances, including the acclaimed Argentinian folk band CEIBO, the award-winning musical Señor…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway The City Council’s bipartisan Common Sense Caucus has filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of municipal retirees fighting to maintain their traditional Medicare supplemental health insurance. The brief, submitted in a closely watched class action lawsuit, marks the third time…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is pushing back against a proposed redesign of a key section of Juniper Valley Park, calling on the New York City Parks Department to return to the drawing board after a draft schematic was shared publicly before receiving input from the community or local…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Zellnor Myrie held a press conference outside an Astoria daycare center Wednesday morning to advocate for extending the pilot program offering free extended hours for New York City preschoolers. Diki Daycare Center, located at 30-81 Steinway St., is one of the 64 pre-K and 3-K programs…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Bill Parry New York Attorney General Letitia James will not bring charges against the NYPD officer who shot and killed Pedro Felix on the Fourth of July during a chaotic domestic violence incident in Jamaica in 2024. Her Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report into the fatal shooting…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Newtown Historical Society, in collaboration with Council Member Robert Holden, has unveiled its latest exhibit, ‘Historic Maps of Newtown.’ It is now open to the public at Holden’s district office, located at 58-38 69 St., 2nd Floor. The exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Brooklyn motorist in the fatal hit-and-run collision that took the life of a Breezy Point man following a road rage incident on the Belt Parkway that began just two blocks from his Sheepshead Bay home in May 2024. Malcolm Anglin, 32, of…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello A beloved Brooklyn café known for its comforting coffee, warm hospitality and Filipino-American fusion cuisine has made its way to Queens. Café Pri recently opened its doors in Middle Village, marking its first expansion outside of Bushwick. Located at 64-28 Metropolitan Ave., the café celebrated its grand opening…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway With warmer weather and neighborhood events returning in full force, the Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol (G-COP) is gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy and active season. As part of its seasonal preparations, G-COP is actively recruiting new members and encouraging greater community involvement to help…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson At a time when food insecurity continues to rise due to inflation and cuts to food bank programs, one Queens-based nonprofit is stepping up to fill the gap. With support from SL Green’s Food1st program and Assembly Member Nily Rozic, Commonpoint hosted its annual community meal delivery program…