Thai Restaurant ‘The Old Siam’ on Austin Street Closes

May. 23, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer — and the start of a new racing season in Queens.

May. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Council Member Robert Holden is calling on the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to immediately remove a controversial bus lane enforcement camera located on Woodhaven Boulevard at Wetherole Street, citing a surge of constituent complaints and growing safety concerns.

A Queens grand jury indicted a Glendale man on charges of assault in the first degree and other crimes for slapping a 9-year-old girl in the face, which was caught on camera, and then biting off the fingertip of an off-duty NYPD sergeant during his apprehension earlier this month.

Feliz Enrique, 31, of 68th Street, was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court Wednesday on an indictment charging him with assault in the first, second, and third degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment for the attacks. Enrique was remanded into custody without bail and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

May. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPORA) partnered with Amazon’s DYN3 in Middle Village to help revitalize the historic Pullis Farm Cemetery in Juniper Valley Park.

May. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

As the New York Mets look to build on the momentum of their standout 2024 season and the headline-grabbing addition of superstar Juan Soto, the team is also rolling out new perks for fans—thanks to a major partnership with a newly announced sponsor.

May. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

As LaGuardia Airport braces for the busy summer season, its newly-completed $4 billion Terminal C is preparing to greet guests with expanded culinary offerings celebrating some of the most popular cuisines in New York City.

May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City and arguably the world, continues to thrive as a model of cultural coexistence and collaboration.

May. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Veterans of the armed forces and community members honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and celebrated service members who are actively making an impact borough-wide. 

May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Council Member Joann Ariola continues to expand access to arts education across her district, with recent funding supporting live theatrical performances for students at schools in Howard Beach and Glendale.

May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway

At this month’s meeting of Queens Community Board 5, held on Wednesday, May 14, the board initiated the nomination process for its executive committee ahead of next month’s elections and residents raised growing concerns about quality-of-life issues in their neighborhoods.