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April races in Queens include color runs, duathlons and Mets-themed 7K

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Apr. 10, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The vibrant spring season is in full swing, with various races hitting the streets of Queens this month. While the idiom “April showers bring May flowers” may be true, the rain should not stop you from logging the miles. Run through the animated course at the Let’s Grant…

Queens leads the nation in self-storage sales, Brooklyn not far behind: report

Self-storage in Queens

Apr. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall In a city of small apartments and constant turnover, Queens just claimed the crown—for self-storage. Queens recorded the highest volume of self-storage space sales in the United States in 2024, with neighboring Brooklyn not far behind, according to a recent report by the storage facility site Storage Cafe.…

New 417-unit LIC apartment building near Queensboro Plaza launches leasing from $4K

Apr. 9, 2025 By emarshall April 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Leasing was officially launched at the 417-unit, 26-story apartment building Link Apartments QPN, located at 41-46 27th St. in Long Island City, by the real estate company Grubb Properties. The units range in size from studios to three bedrooms. Monthly rents start in…

Photos: Queens BP Donovan Richards hosts Eid al-Fitr celebration at Borough Hall

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Apr. 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Queens Borough President Donovan Richards hosted a celebration of Eid al-Fitr, an Islamic festival marking the end of the Ramadan fasting, on Monday, April 7, at Queens Borough Hall. The celebration featured delicious treats and musical performances by students from Elhaam Academy, the Ideal Islamic…

Curtis Sliwa outlines mayoral priorities at Ridgewood forum, slams Adams, Cuomo

Republican Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa call for election integrity reform

Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa addressed a full house on Thursday, April 3, at a forum hosted by the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association (POCA). Sliwa opened by addressing a topic dominating the city’s political conversation that day: Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to leave the Democratic Party…

Socrates Sculpture Park announces 2025 artist fellows and full slate of spring events

Apr. 9, 2025 By jmilitello April 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has sprung—and so has the season at Socrates Sculpture Park. The 2025 lineup is officially underway at the beloved Astoria waterfront park, featuring everything from hands-on classes and live performances to thought-provoking art exhibitions and community gatherings. Located at 32-01 Vernon Blvd.,…

Suspect smashes religious statue, spits into Holy Water at Astoria church: NYPD

Apr. 9, 2025 By bparry April 9, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an act of vandalism inside the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Astoria on Sunday. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to the church at 21-47 29th St. along Ditmars Boulevard just after 1…

Op-ed | The fight for opportunity: A mother’s perspective on autism and employment

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Apr. 9, 2025 By Vanessa Rogan April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a…