May. 30, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As the summer solstice approaches in June, so does a vibrant season of road races across the city. With rising temperatures comes rising excitement, offering runners of all levels a chance to hit the pavement and connect with the local running community. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or…
May. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), a cornerstone in services for individuals with developmental disabilities, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala on Tuesday, June 17, at Terrace on the Park. The milestone event will recognize decades of service and honor key figures who have shaped the organization’s…
May. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Forest Hills Stadium’s summer concert series is set to return this weekend with a performance from Bloc Party on Saturday, May 31. The 2025 series will feature 22 different events between May 31 and Oct. 25, when Big Thief closes out the summer series. The series also features…
May. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents reported the highest well-being score among New York City’s five boroughs, according to a new report from the nonprofit Measure of America. The findings, based on data collected through 2022 and published via the organization’s data and mapping platform DATA2GO.NYC, show that Queens earned a well-being…
May. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Jessica Ramos expressed her disappointment following the State Senate’s approval of parkland alienation legislation for the $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino project earlier this week. Ramos was one of only five lawmakers to vote against the bill during Tuesday’s Senate session, where 54 senators voted in…
May. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Over 2,100 students marked a major milestone on Sunday, May 18, as St. John’s University held its 155th Undergraduate Commencement on the Great Lawn of its Queens campus. Joined by over 10,000 guests—including faculty, family and friends—the Class of 2025 was celebrated in a ceremony honoring graduates from…
May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City’s curbside composting program has reached a new milestone, with more than 5.4 million pounds of compostable material collected between May 18 and May 24, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The total marks the highest amount collected in a single week since the city…
May. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson New York City residents can take advantage of more than 450 public computer centers across the five boroughs, offering free access to technology and training aimed at closing the digital divide. Operated by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), the centers—including 128 locations in Queens—provide free…
May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng held a community listening session with local residents and Queens organizations in Elmhurst Wednesday morning to highlight the “devastating impact” that cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) would have on the local community, citing reports that the Trump Administration is planning to slash…
May. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson After sweeping the Southern New York State Championships, a local robotics team earned a spot on the global stage. Coast 2 Coast Robotics (C2C), a Bayside-based robotics academy serving K-12 students, capped off a successful competitive season by qualifying for the international VEX Robotics World Championship. Earlier this…