COVID-19 Vaccination Site to Open at Citi Field on Wednesday, Priority for Queens Residents

Jul. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Dozens gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate the completion of a major renovation of Queens Borough Plaza.

Jul. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Queens saw a year-over-year increase in the median sales price of co-ops, condos, and one-to-three-family homes during the second quarter of 2025, even as both inventory and the number of closed sales declined, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Jul. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Asian supermarket 99 Ranch Market will open its first New York City location in Flushing on Friday, July 25, debuting a 37,000-square-foot facility that combines grocery shopping, dining and entertainment under one roof.

Jul. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) on Thursday launched a limited sale of authentic “Welcome to Queens” street signs, celebrating the city’s most diverse borough through its monthly sign drop initiative.

Jul. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello

With the first half of 2025 now behind us, there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the rest of the year. The Water Lantern Festival offers just that opportunity when it returns to Queens on Saturday, July 12, for an evening of inspiration and community.

Jul. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

In a world where fashion and faith often seem at odds, one Queens woman is proving they can coexist—and even thrive together.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Jack Nierenberg

This op-ed is a response to a July 6 commentary published in amNewYork by New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow regarding the rollout of the Queens Bus Network Redesign.

A 76-year-old grandmother in Flushing became New York City’s first victim this year to die in a fire caused by an exploding lithium-ion battery, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced Tuesday.

The victim was having a late lunch at a Singa’s Famous Pizza, located at 43-69 Kissena Blvd., at around 3 p.m. on the Fourth of July, when she went to the bathroom and became trapped inside when an e-bike that was charging in a vestibule just outside the door erupted into a wall of flame.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Queens Council Members Sandra Ung, Linda Lee, and Shekar Krishnan joined Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang and anti-gender-based violence advocates at City Hall on Tuesday to celebrate a new $3 million initiative, which funds organizations that provide culturally competent services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) debuted its QCP Players Inclusive Theater Program, bringing a whimsical play to the local community.