Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade This Sunday

Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Hundreds of celebrants gathered at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan 30, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Queens residents from the Asian diaspora came together to celebrate the festive holiday. Many locals donned red, a symbol of prosperity, and their traditional attire, including Korean hanbok, Chinese qipao, and Vietnamese áo dài. 

Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Two Queens lawmakers running against Eric Adams in this year’s Democratic mayoral primary took the chance to attack him in person over his budget cuts to New York City child care programs during a marathon Albany budget hearing on Tuesday.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Amid the busy month of February, with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and even snow days, it can be easy to lose track of your running schedule. During these cold winter months, the urge to stay indoors and avoid the harsh winds is strong. However, having the support of friends, family, and the local community can be the motivation needed to lace up your running shoes and push forward. Stay committed to your New Year’s resolutions and sign up for these races in Queens this month, some of which benefit important causes.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Kweller Prep, a well-regarded tutoring service in Forest Hills, welcomed students, families, and local elected officials over the weekend to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

For nearly a century, Schmidt’s Candy has been a sweet cornerstone in Woodhaven, delighting generations of families with nostalgic treats and timeless charm.

Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The Luminosa exhibit at the Queens Botanical Garden has been enchanting Flushing with its dazzling light displays and intricate designs since opening late last year.

Feb. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced that over $24.7 million in capital funding will go to Queens schools in fiscal year 2025 (FY25).

Feb. 3, 2025 By Matt Tracy

Queens lawmakers and LGBTQIA+ leaders are demanding immediate action after NYU Langone and Mount Sinai canceled appointments for young patients seeking gender-affirming care, in response to the Trump administration’s executive order threatening federal funding cuts to providers of such services.

A man was struck and killed by an E train as it approached the Forest Hills-71st Avenue subway station on Sunday afternoon.

Police from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills and Transit District 20 responded to a 911 call of an injured man at the location just before 2:30 p.m. and found the victim on the tracks, an NYPD spokesperson said Monday.