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Average price of Queens homes for up to three families eclipses $1 million: report

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Sep. 2, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average cost of homes for one to three families reached $1,013,558 in the second quarter of 2025, marking the first time that price has reached $1 million dating back to the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens.…

Fern and Aurora brings ube donuts and Filipino-flair to Douglaston

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Aug. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Fern and Aurora, a small-batch dessert shop that specializes in Filipino-inspired sweets, is offering delicious creations like freshly-made ube donuts and hand-painted bonbons in Douglaston. The hidden gem is located at 39-02 Little Neck Pkwy. in a space that was formerly a long-standing deli called Little Neck Cafe.…

Can Queens’ food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

One of the many food trucks along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops…

Lithium-ion battery sparked Murray Hill house fire on Sunday evening: FDNY

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Aug. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry FDNY fire marshals have determined that a Murray Hill house fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery on Sunday evening. The FDNY responded to a report of a basement fire at 164-18 Pidgeon Meadow Rd., just before 7:30 p.m., where firefighters discovered approximately 100 lithium-ion batteries burning in…

Immersive ‘Advantage Arena’ gaming lounge returns for 2025 US Open

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Aug. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the “Advantage Arena” immersive gaming lounge has returned for the 2025 US Open after debuting last year. Over 40 million gamers are expected to take part in the tennis-themed games offered on-site and online throughout the three weeks of the US…

Three gunmen sought in carjacking on Long Island Expressway in Douglaston: NYPD

Police are looking for three gunmen who allegedly carjacked a BMW on the Long Island Expressway in Douglaston on Friday, Aug. 15.

Aug. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry Shots were fired on the Long Island Expressway during a carjacking in Douglaston early Friday morning. Police say two men were traveling eastbound in a white BMW X6 approaching the Cross Island Parkway exit at around 3:47 a.m. when they were rammed from behind by a silver Porsche.…

What to eat at the US Open: full list of chefs and menu highlights

The US Open's diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its hospitality partner, Levy. It offers a range of cuisine, from hearty souvlaki to sushi dishes and more.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning chefs are getting ready to practice their serve right onto customers’ plates at the US Open, with a list of delicious cuisine slated for the star-studded annual tennis event.  The diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its…

Rents soared in Queens in July 2025 from previous year: report

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Aug. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall After the average cost of rent in Queens exceeded $3,000 in June 2025, the number continued to rise in July, with average rents increasing across the board among studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in the borough, according to a report by M.N.S Real Estate. The average rent in…