May. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Marshalls is relocating its longtime Rego Park store from Queens Boulevard to a larger and more modern space at Rego Center, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Thursday, May 15. The new 39,000-square-foot location at 61-35 Junction Blvd. will replace the current store at 96-05 Queens Blvd.,…
May. 5, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Queens is a true melting pot of cultures, and few celebrations capture that spirit quite like Cinco de Mayo. Every year, the borough comes alive with vibrant festivities and the unmistakable aromas of Mexican cuisine, as local eateries prepare for one of the most festive cultural holidays on…
May. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hard Rock International Chairman and CEO Jim Allen addressed hundreds of Queens-based vendors and small business owners Thursday morning at the Queens Theatre, outlining how they could play a key role in shaping the proposed $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field—if the project…
May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres As New York City enters Bike Month, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is rolling out a slate of free events and safety programs in Queens and across the five boroughs, highlighting the city’s record ridership and major investments in cycling infrastructure. The NYC DOT’s Bike Month 2025 campaign…
May. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello With Mother’s Day just over a week away, there’s still plenty of time to plan something meaningful in Queens to celebrate the special women in your life. While brunch or dinner is always a classic choice, there are also unique and memorable ways to mark the occasion with…
May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council announced this week that Queens Taste 2025, the borough’s signature culinary and networking celebration, will take place on Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Now…
May. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens gathered at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens on Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the renaming of the hospital’s main pavilion in honor of the late Claire Shulman, the trailblazing former Queens Borough President who began her public service career as a nurse at the same hospital in the…
May. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall March 2025 marked the seventh consecutive month in which the number of homes to enter contract in New York City increased year-over-year, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Over this period of time, homes entering contract rose 8.7%, from 2,003 in March 2024…
May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Go ahead and snap that selfie in Queens—a new study says Citi Field is one of the most Instagrammable stadiums in Major League Baseball. According to a recent study by the sports betting site Flashpicks, Citi Field ranked as the 5th most Instagram-worthy ballpark in the nation, racking…
Apr. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Three historic Queens institutions will open their doors to the public on May 17 and 18 as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House, a statewide event celebrating religious architecture, history and community life. The free event invites visitors to explore notable…