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Median rent of NYC apartments reach record high $4,700 in June 2025: report

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Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall By the end of June 2025, the median rental price of apartments across New York City reached a record high of $4,700, according to a report by the real estate site RentHop. Year-over-year, the median rent across the city rose 6.6%, from $4,409 in June 2024 to $4,700…

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa rallies supporters in Whitestone

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Jul. 16, 2025 By Robert Pearl The July 9 meeting of the Whitestone Republican Club was not just a political gathering, but also a resolute call to action. The podium at the American Legion Hall was adorned by two life-size posters of mayoral candidate and Gurdian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa dressed as a superhero,…

Off to the races! Bayside High School students compete in annual 5K

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of student runners took to the pavement at the Bayside 5K on Sunday.  Nearly 30 Bayside High School students joined the race on July 13, as part of a free entry program for Bayside High School and Cardozo High School students. Students received a free entry…

Unwind at Spa Castle, a five-story wellness destination in College Point

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Looking to unwind this summer but could do without the crowded beaches and pools? Then, Spa Castle in College Point offers the perfect escape at their five-story wellness destination. The hidden gem, located at 131-10 11th Ave. in College Point has been in the neighborhood since 2006 offering…

UniverSoul Circus returns to Queens with all-new global acts this fall

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Something out of this universe is coming to St. Albans.  The UniverSoul Circus is returning to Queens with its new “Rythm of the World Production” from Friday, Sept 5 through Sunday, Sept 28, under the big top tent at Roy Wilkins Park, located on Merrick Blvd. For 31…

A hidden gem in Whitestone, Concettina serves up authentic Amalfi Coast cuisine

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Jul. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Give your summer nights an Italian flair at Concettina, a Southern Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Whitestone. The restaurant, located at 160-24 Willets Point Blvd., Whitestone, has been part of the Northeast Queens community since it first opened its doors in 2018, providing authentic Italian cuisine…

Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job

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Jul. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Dozens of rideshare and delivery workers gathered at Little Bay Park in Bayside on Wednesday, July 9, for a solemn memorial honoring their colleagues who have died while working for app-based companies. Organized by the Justice for App Workers coalition, the event featured portraits, candles and emotional speeches…

MTA bus slams into pole in Flushing, injuring eight passengers: NYPD

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Jul. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Eight people were injured aboard an MTA bus that crashed on Main Street in Flushing on Friday morning. The driver of the Q20A bus was traveling westbound on 57th Road just south of Kissena Corridor Park at 5:58 a.m. when he made a right turn onto Main Street,…