Feb. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Board 5 approved the proposal for the Fresh Pond Road street festival, slated for September, after a heated debate at a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The festival, which has been a cherished tradition in the Ridgewood area for nearly 30 years, has been regularly…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens celebrated Black History Month with an informative and inspiring guest speaking engagement on Thursday, Feb. 13. The event at 82-68 164th St. in Jamaica was led by Lorna Rainey, great-granddaughter of America’s first Black U.S. Rep., the Honorable Joseph H. Rainey (1870). Lorna is…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Okdongsik, a newly opened restaurant in Bayside, brings a fresh take on Korean comfort food with a focus on simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Located at 43-13 Bell Blvd., the restaurant is the latest venture of Chef Ok Dongsik, a renowned culinary figure whose first restaurant in Seoul, Korea,…
Feb. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The reigning BIG EAST Champions St. John’s baseball team is set to kick off its 2025 campaign on Friday, Feb. 14, with a doubleheader against Liberty Flames at Liberty Baseball Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia. The action begins at noon, with the second game slated for a 4 p.m.…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ozone Park Residents Block Association (OPRBA) is calling on city leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Council, to take urgent action in response to a tragic fire that unfolded in Bay Ridge on Feb. 9. The association is demanding immediate measures to address the growing…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average rent for studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units all increased year-over-year in Queens in January 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rent in Queens increased from $2,781 in January 2024 to $2,902 in January 2025, marking a 4.38%…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson Tired of endless scrolling on TikTok and Instagram? Unplug and experience the magic of live, analog storytelling at Flushing Town Hall’s Crankies Take New York!—a unique festival that invites Queens locals to discover the timeless art of crankie performances. Running from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 2,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. John Liu joined advocates, educators, New York State public school students, and fellow elected officials at the New York State Capitol Tuesday to call for the inclusion of an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) curriculum in the state’s public schools. Liu, along with…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson As JFK Terminal 6 prepares for its anticipated opening in 2026, JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the design and construction company behind the terminal, has announced the release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Guest Services, Security, and Maintenance/Janitorial services. JMP hosted a dedicated RFP informational event for Queens…