Feb. 25, 2025 By cmotherway Feb. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway For nearly four decades, the Daddy Tapes Benefit has brought together local musicians and music lovers in support of the American Heart Association. Now in its 39th year, the beloved annual event—founded by musician Bill Popp—returns on Sunday, March 9, for an afternoon…
Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Queens preservationist has helped save dozens of signs from iconic businesses that have closed down across the borough by ensuring that they end up in the New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn. Michael Perlman, a historic preservationist based in Forest Hills who founded Rego-Forest Preservation Council, has…
Feb. 25, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 16 units in an 8-story residential building at 31-61 Vernon Blvd. near Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria. The building has 51 residential units, 35 of which are market rate. The other 16 units have…
Feb. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello After a four-year hiatus, RIOULT Dance NY is making a triumphant return to the stage with a weekend of performances at Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on March 8 and 9. For renowned choreographer Pascal Rioult, the comeback is more than just a performance—it’s a full-circle moment. Queens…
A 20-year Army veteran who served four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan was recently fired from his communications job at the Bronx Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital under the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to the federal workforce. Luke Graziani, 45, was at work on Feb. 13 when he received an email informing him that his…
Feb. 24, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The NYPD has shuttered an Astoria massage parlor and alleged brothel due to alleged prostitution-related activity at the establishment. An NYPD spokesperson confirmed that Han Na Spa, located at 42-10 30th Ave., was closed on Feb. 21 pursuant to a New York State…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Why wait until St. Patrick’s Day to raise a pint when the festivities have already begun? New York City Beer Week is in full swing, running through March 2, bringing a citywide celebration of craft beer to over 40 breweries—including plenty of exciting events in Queens. This annual…
Feb. 24, 2025 By bparry Feb. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are looking for a groper who targeted a 25-year-old woman onboard a 7 train near Queensboro Plaza last week. The incident occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20,…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Travelers passing through JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 will soon have access to popular local eateries as part of a $1.5 billion modernization project. JFKIAT, the terminal’s operator, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the expansion of local concession options on Feb. 19, aiming…
Feb. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway The debate over New York City’s controversial congestion pricing program took a new turn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, when the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul announcing plans to end the tolling program. The letter, penned by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, cites…