Empire Deli on Austin Street closes, owner cites high rent and slow business

Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Forget the bars and crowded clubs — Queens is brimming with charming cafes that keep their doors open well past sunset, offering a perfect alternative for those who want to meet up for a late-night hangout without the alcohol. From authentic Yemeni coffee houses to bakeries with outdoor garden patios, check out these Queens cafes for your next late-night catch-up with friends, or for a cozy date night plan.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

The summer season ushers in outdoor adventures, extended daylight hours and sweltering heat, making it the perfect time to kick back at a local restaurant or bar and order a refreshing margarita. Sipping on this tequila-infused cocktail is one of the best ways to beat the heat and revel with margarita connoisseurs in your neighborhood.

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 Filipino-inspired bakery at 45-12 Greenpoint Ave. emerging as the champion.

Jul. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for type O- and O+ blood donors following a sharp decline in donations earlier in July.

Jul. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

There is no ice cream parlor in the World’s Borough that serves sweet serotonin like Eddie’s Sweet Shop, a treasured neighborhood staple in Forest Hills. The renowned family-owned business spans three generations of hospitality, community and confectionery charm, delighting dessert enthusiasts in Queens and beyond.

Jul. 18, 2025 By Christy Hinko

On Metropolitan Avenue, between 74th and 75th streets in Middle Village, Carlo’s Pizzeria isn’t just a place to grab a slice — it’s a place where history is folded into every piece of dough, sauce and cheese. The beloved neighborhood pizzeria has been serving Queens for nearly 60 years, now led by third-generation owner Anthony Caruana, who proudly carries forward the dream his grandfather brought from Sicily.

Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The average cost of rent for apartments in Queens eclipsed $3,000 in June 2025, according to a report by M.N.S. Real Estate.

Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

By the end of June 2025, the median rental price of apartments across New York City reached a record high of $4,700, according to a report by the real estate site RentHop.

Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis paid a special visit to Queens College in Flushing on Wednesday, July 16, where he discussed a variety of topics during a luncheon, including what he felt was a disturbing increase in antisemitism at several college campuses in the United States.