Jun. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field will celebrate the contributions of women in sports, culture, and beyond with its annual Women’s Night on Monday, June 23, as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at 41 Seaver Way, with a full evening of…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Robert Pearl The American flag flew high and proud over Callie’s in the Rockaways on Saturday, June 14, as local residents gathered in patriotic celebration of Flag Day. Organized by the Rockaway Republican Club, the event drew a spirited crowd united in honor of service, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A coalition of elected officials and labor leaders is calling on the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to immediately terminate all contracts with Griffin’s Landscaping, a city contractor whose owner, Glenn Griffin, was recently sentenced to two years in federal prison for bribery and illegal…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As early voting continues ahead of the June 24 primary election for Queens Civil Court, one candidate vying for one of the four open seats, John Ciafone, is hoping to secure the Democratic nomination. A lifelong Astoria resident and the son of an immigrant, Ciafone brings over 30…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Jimmy Robles The annual Pride Prom, hosted by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., will return this Friday, June 20, at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, continuing a growing tradition of celebrating and uplifting LGBTQIA youth in Queens. Since first being elected…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Amtrak, the federal railway service, has proposed expanding into Long Island with a stop in Queens, a move that could reshape intercity travel in northeast America. The expansion would feature three daily round-trip trains that would operate over Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) tracks.…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Stop & Shop has been named the Official Grocery Store of the New York Mets, launching a new partnership aimed at combating food insecurity in New York City and Long Island, with a particular focus on the Queens community. The initiative debuted on Monday, June 16, at P.S.…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Beach 116th Street will shine once again this Saturday as Council Member Joann Ariola hosts a community celebration featuring live music and a fireworks show to mark its long-awaited reopening. Queens families are invited to gather on June 21 for an evening of entertainment, beginning with a performance…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The St. John’s ICARE Foundation raised more than $400,000 at its second annual Blue Phoenix Gala earlier this month, with proceeds dedicated to supporting the development of a new Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) suite at Episcopal Health Services (EHS) in Far Rockaway. Held on June 5…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new art exhibition celebrating neighborhoods in the outer boroughs often “overlooked by planners” but vital to the life of the city, including the Queens areas of Willets Point and the Rockaways, has opened in a Brooklyn gallery. “Paintings from the Kings and Queens Trilogy: Willets Point, the…