Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The City Council approved a legislative package Wednesday afternoon to reduce the number of scaffolding structures on New York City streets. The package of five bills takes aim at the temporary steel and wooden scaffolding structures – known as scaffolding sheds – that line and darken thousands of…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents interested in learning about data and its unique applications can attend a free virtual workshop with the Queens Public Library this week. The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation(NYCOTI) is hosting “Driving Decisions With Data Visualizations” on Thursday, March 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. as…
Mar. 26, 2025 By emarshall March 26, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has officially been completed for the Borden Complex, a new industrial space and film and TV studio at 23-30 Borden Ave. in Long Island City. Developed by Innovo Property Group, the Borden Complex is a Class-A multi-tenant development spanning 1 million square…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst is undergoing a significant expansion and renovation effort as it welcomes a wave of new retailers and continues to experience increased foot traffic—part of a broader national resurgence in in-person shopping, mall officials announced Wednesday. The shopping center, owned and operated by Macerich,…
Mar. 26, 2025 By bparry March 26, 2025 By Bill Parry Two teenagers were slashed in Astoria Park on Tuesday evening after they were involved in an argument with five other teens. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress in the park just before…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Czarinna Andres March 26, 2025 By Jay Devashetty With spring officially underway and warmer days arriving, young athletes across Queens are heading back outdoors to play the sports they love. Local parks and fields are already buzzing with energy as kids take to the courts, diamonds, and pitches for soccer,…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Give the gift of an unforgettable prom night for Queens high school students this March. The Queens Public Library is once again collecting donations for its annual Prom X QPL giveaway event, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Cambria Heights Teen Center, located at…
Mar. 25, 2025 By bparry March 25, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are looking for a masked man who allegedly beat and robbed an F train rider and was caught on camera holding a stolen backpack and cell phone that belonged to…
Mar. 25, 2025 By sobrien March 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won and LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams honored five Queens women Friday morning for their dedication to improving financial futures, education, housing, and traffic safety for children and families. Won and Adams co-hosted a breakfast at LaGuardia Community College’s…
Mar. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud As the New York Mets prepare for the start of the 2025 baseball season with high expectations, the Queens Center Mall hosted a special meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Met on Saturday, March 22, from 1-3 p.m. Fans of all ages, many of…