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Astoria’s Rowan development enters second phase with 90 new residences

Jun. 10, 2025 By emarshall June 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As construction begins on the second phase of the Astoria mixed-use development Rowan at 21-11 31st St., new renderings have been unveiled for the project. The second phase consists of the second building of the project, Rowan II. This building will be 70…

Rozic and Stavisky pass bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens lawmakers have passed landmark legislation aimed at protecting college students from discrimination and harassment on campus, particularly in response to rising incidents of antisemitism. Assembly Member Nily Rozic and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky announced the unanimous, bipartisan passage of their bill (A5448B/S4559B) on Monday, June…

Pride blooms at Queens Botanical Garden with film screening, live performances

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month is in full swing at the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) this June, and the garden is featuring a lineup of fun events to celebrate Pride in style. Located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, QBG is collaborating with artists and performers within the LGBTQ community for…

Queens businesses celebrated at FourLeaf Best of the Boro 2025 Awards

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Claude Solnik More than 400 businesses from across Queens were honored on the evening of June 2 during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union and hosted by…

South Jamaica crowned champions of NYCFC’s citywide youth soccer tournament

A Rose Bank player attempts a shot against South Jamaica in Sunday's Community Cup. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Jun. 9, 2025 By sobrien June 9, 2025. By Shane O’Brien. Hundreds of young soccer stars from neighborhoods across the five boroughs competed in New York City FC’s (NYCFC) fourth-annual Community Cup at the Triborough Bridge Playground in Astoria on Sunday. Children aged 8-11 from 30 different neighborhoods across the city took part in the annual…

‘You have a spider on you’: Man uses creepy excuse to grope women in Astoria

Jun. 9, 2025 By bparry June 9, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a suspect who groped two women about a half-hour apart after warning them he saw a spider crawling on them on the night of Monday, June 2. The first incident occurred at Astoria…

Astoria’s Comfortland makes its Manhattan debut this July

Jun. 9, 2025 By jmilitello June 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Lower East Side is about to get a sweet makeover, Astoria-style, with the expansion of Comfortland to the NYC neighborhood. The beloved local gem, known for its decadent sweets and savory sandwiches, is slated to open its newest location at 92 Rivington…

ICE detains Ridgewood High School student, lawmakers call for release

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Jun. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Ridgewood high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly due to his immigration status. The student, whose name has not been disclosed, is enrolled at Grover Cleveland High School, according to Gothamist. State officials say the teen was arrested last week…

New York Times names 14 Queens spots among city’s best restaurants of 2025

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fourteen Queens eateries earned spots on The New York Times’ annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, which highlights the most compelling and dynamic culinary destinations across the five boroughs. The 2025 list includes a mix of returning favorites and new additions from Queens.…

Raise your flag: LGBTQ+ bars in Western Queens to visit during Pride and beyond

Friend's Tavern (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 6, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Western Queens is home to a thriving queer community that spans a wide spectrum of genders, sexualities, and identities. Every June, the World’s Borough comes alive with Pride celebrations, as LGBTQ+ New Yorkers gather to honor their stories, raise a glass and…