Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a virtual meeting with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis at City Hall. The meeting was held in response to the resignation of four deputy mayors on Monday, Feb. 17, over allegations that Mayor Eric Adams agreed to…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway The St. John’s lacrosse team will open their 2025 home slate on Tuesday, Feb. 18, when they welcome Quinnipiac to Belson Stadium in Jamaica for a highly anticipated matchup. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Ralph Bednarczyk and Johnny Gadamowitz on the call. Fans can…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A Bay Terrace man turned himself in at the 111th Precinct in Bayside after a Queens grand jury indicted him in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash on the Whitestone Expressway that killed an MTA supervisor from Jackson Heights in February 2024. James Vennitti, 63, of Darren Drive,…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Ever wanted to show off your favorite neighborhood spots or dive into the hidden history of your community? Jane’s Walk, a global event of free, community-led walking tours, is returning to New York City from May 2 to May 4, and Queens residents have the chance to host…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry FDNY history was made at Queens College as the head of Battalion 46 in Elmhurst became the first-ever female deputy chief and the highest-ranking woman in fire operations. Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, received a standing ovation inside Colden Auditorium on Friday morning…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Being single in New York City isn’t just emotionally expensive—it’s financially draining too. A new study has found that renters who live alone are paying a staggering $20,100 more per year than those who split a home with a partner or roommate, making the so-called “singles tax” in…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students from New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, including several from Queens, were named finalists in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) College Challenge: Vehicular Tunnel Catwalk Robotics, held in January. The competition challenged university teams to develop…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Emunah Day Spa officially opened its doors on Jan. 1, bringing a new luxury wellness experience to Bayside at 36-35 Bell Blvd. The upscale spa offers a range of beauty and relaxation services, including facials, massages, body treatments, waxing, spray tanning, and lash extensions, catering to those seeking…
Feb. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has praised Mayor Eric Adams for reopening the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office at the Rikers Island jail complex. Holden, who represents the District 30 neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Elmhurst, and Rego Park, has consistently pushed for this action to be taken. “This is a…
Feb. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Take a scavenger hunt around your borough with e-scooter company Lime. Lime, one of the three micro-mobility companies leading NYC’s e-scooter program, is hosting a Valentine’s Day-themed scavenger hunt-style promotion for Queens and Bronx riders. Starting on Valentine’s Day and ending on Friday, Feb 21, Lime e-scooter riders…