Jul. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello July 4th is just around the corner and Queens is ready to light up the night with celebrations across the borough. From high-energy parties with prime views of the fireworks to cozy, laid-back gatherings with friends, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the Fourth of July. Whether…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Tracey Khan
In the heart of Hollis, Queens, a sweet milestone has quietly taken root in New York City’s melting pot of culture and community pride: the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel franchise in the world.
Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Jazz lovers of all ages can celebrate the start of this year’s Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series this week. The free concert series is back in full swing, with its inaugural performance on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Astoria Park, located at 19 St. bet. Astoria…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With sunsets past 8 p.m. and temperatures on the rise, now is the perfect time to grab a drink or a bite outdoors and soak in the sights and sounds of Queens. Whether you’re catching up with friends after work or planning a weekend brunch, the borough is…
May. 19, 2025 By jmilitello May 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria (BCBSA) will host its annual Czech and Slovak Festival at the historic Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden this Memorial Day weekend, inviting New Yorkers to experience a lively celebration of Central European culture in Astoria. The…
Apr. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Tucked away between a car dealership and an auto mechanic on Fresh Pond Road, Sideshow NYC is easy to miss—but for more than two decades, the small storefront has quietly served as a hub of underground culture, skateboarding, and analog media in Queens. Located at 62-15 Fresh Pond…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) hosted an open house at the Ridgewood Library on March 27 to present detailed plans for the Interborough Express (IBX), a major new rail project designed to improve transit connectivity between Brooklyn and Queens. The IBX would make use of a 14-mile-long freight…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens was alive with Irish spirit on Wednesday, March 26, as Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The event took place at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Queens Borough Hall, located at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens, and featured…
Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is bringing together the freshest young talent and seasoned legends in one unforgettable performance at their “Majors and Minors of Jazz” concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The event at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, will feature two quintets of “minor” musicians, ages 12-19,…