Microsessions returns to Queens
Jackson Heights has its own vibe. You can sense it just walking down the street. So, if you're getting bored with your recent Spotify playlist selections and need a major change of…
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Queens College celebrates its 94th commencement
Dark clouds and rain couldn't dampen the high-spirited celebration of Queens College graduates who earned their degrees at the 94th commencement ceremony held at the campus Quadrangle in Flushing last week. More…
Art in the Parks program kicks off throughout the borough
With warm weather approaching, it is the perfect time to visit local parks. Further adding to the fun is the city Parks Department's public art program, Art in the Parks, which announced…
Queensborough Community College bids farewell to longtime president
Queensborough Community College President Diane Call is closing the book on a 47-year career with the Bayside-based CUNY branch. Call made the official announcement June 1 during the college's graduation commencement, waving…
York College celebrates 48th commencement ceremony
York College held a celebratory 48th commencement ceremony in Jamaica with a record-breaking 1,206 graduates receiving their degrees Friday. Margaret MacNeil, a biology professor, was the chief faculty marshal and initiated the…
Queens Village woman dies in car collision: DA
Gabriella Nuel, 19, of Queens Village died in a hit-and-run last month in Jamaica after a car crashed into the livery cab in which she was riding, according to authorities. A second…
Two high school picks headline Mets’ 2018 draft class
NewspapersAs the Mets' season continues to spiral into chaos, there was reason for optimism this week. With the No. 6 pick in the 2018 MLB Amateur Draft, the Mets selected high schooler Jarred…
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks returns to Long Island City waterfront parks
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are returning to the East River for the fourth year in a row as once again Long Island City will be showcased in the national broadcast.…
Flushing baseball drops semifinal game to Bathgate
The Flushing Red Devils traveled to the Bronx Saturday Looking for their fifth-straight playoff win and a birth in the PSAL Class AA City Championship game at Yankee Stadium. In their way…
Queens kicks off Pride Month with annual parade
Thousands of spectators flooded the vibrant streets of Jackson Heights Sunday as dancers, musicians, advocates, and elected officials marched down 37th Avenue from 89th Street to 75th Street in the 26th Annual…