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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 and restaurants, along with food carts, street vendors and food trucks along the avenue. The almost-but-not-quite the weekend lag leaves hungry commuters faced with another choice to make throughout their day and the array of food truck options in busy areas like Jackson Heights offers customers convenience and delicious food without breaking the bank, two features that can feel vital, particularly with rising costs of living and pressure from inflation.

Aug. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Woodhaven man and a Queens Village resident were among four people arrested during a sweeping enforcement action against six illegal cannabis storefronts across the borough, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.

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.

Aug. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Community Education Council 30 (CEC 30) has called on the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to reinstate Ashley Rzonca after the union representative for Community School District 30 was dismissed from her position earlier in the year for what the CEC describes as “political” reasons.

Aug. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry

An elderly Sunnyside woman was robbed by an unidentified intruder just inside her apartment building entrance on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Aug. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won has accused housing developer Phipps of failing to control a rodent infestation at an ongoing development on Sunnyside’s Barnett Avenue, allegations that Phipps strongly denies.

Aug. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The median rental price and inventory of new listings increased year-over-year across northwest Queens in July 2025, but the number of new leases went down, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Steven Raga has announced that the Q32 bus stop at the intersection of Woodside’s 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed as part of the planned Queens Bus Network Redesign following widespread community opposition to the planned removal.

Aug. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Rental properties across all of New York City experienced a slight jump in median asking rent from last year during the second quarter of 2025, which spans from April to June, according to a report by Realtor.com.

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.