World’s longest 3,100 mile marathon for ‘Self Transcendence’ held around a small block wraps up in Queens
Endurance Race Concludes in Queens The world’s longest and relatively obscure foot race has concluded, featuring 10 endurance athletes attempting a grueling 3,100-mile trek around a single square block in Queens, New York. This year marked the 29th annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race, which took place between August 30 and October 20. Participants, […]
Queens eatery dismisses backlash over Whitexicans name that online critics are calling ‘racist’
New Restaurant in Queens Faces Backlash Over Name There’s a bit of a stir around a new eatery in Queens named Whitexicans, and it’s not quite what the owners expected. The Jackson Heights spot has been in the spotlight even before it opened, with some critics online calling for a name change due to concerns […]
Women are traveling to Queens for $7,500 hair extensions from a stylist in NYC.
The Secret to New York’s Radiant Hair Curious about achieving that glossy mane in New York? It turns out, a trip to Queens for a pricey appointment may be the answer. Estelle Yourboba, a stylist and educator at Kew Gardens Studio, has gained recognition as one of the top K-Tip extension specialists in the city. […]
Review of Queens of the Stone Age concert 2025: How to purchase tickets
Queen of the Stone Age’s Catacombs Tour certainly isn’t the standard rock concert you’d expect from this iconic band, especially considering their legacy over the past 25 years. Instead, it leans more towards a theatrical experience. Before the tour, the band shared that the performance would be a “one-night-only series in selected historic theaters across […]
Drag queens angered after rainbow crosswalk is destroyed: ‘Our pride is being erased’
Community Reactions to Removal of Rainbow Crosswalk The LGBTQ community is expressing discontent following the removal of the Art Deco Pride Crosswalk in Miami Beach. This action came as a decision from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and many are feeling deeply affected by the loss. On a recent Sunday morning, a group of drag queens […]
Cousins in NYC are killed in a murder-suicide following a disagreement about selling their home in Queens.
Dispute Between Cousins Ends in Tragedy Two cousins in Queens, embroiled in a dispute over the sale of a house, were found dead in what authorities suspect was a murder-suicide, according to police sources and family members. Officers arrived at a residence on 116th Road in Jamaica late Friday night following reports of gunfire. They […]
Quiet Queens neighborhoods experience increases in murders and shootings
This year, there’s been a staggering 62% rise in murders in Queens, an area once deemed the safest in the city. The NYPD has noted an increase across five districts in homicide cases. So far, 21 people have lost their lives in the Queens North area, which encompasses eight precincts, including Forest Hills, Flushing, Astoria, […]
FBI increases efforts against gangs in AOC’s Queens red-light area
FBI Plans to Dismantle Cross-Border Gangs in Queens NEW YORK – The FBI is gearing up to take action against cross-border gangs that have significantly impacted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district, a hotspot for prostitution, drug trafficking, and violence. In an exclusive chat with Fox News Digital, Christopher Leia, assistant director of the FBI’s New York […]
James Dean’s heartfelt letter to his girlfriend from Queens sold for $32,000.
A Love Letter from James Dean Sells for $32,500 A notable piece of Hollywood history recently surfaced from Queens. A love letter penned by the iconic, yet tragically short-lived, James Dean was auctioned off for an impressive $32,500. This heartfelt note was addressed to Barbara Glenn, an actress from 1954, and included the original envelope […]
Two abandoned pythons are roaming free in Queen’s Forest Park: ‘This is unprecedented’
Three Ball Pythons Rescued in Queens Park On Thursday, three large ball pythons were spotted slithering through Queens Forest Park. Among them was one, affectionately named Kevin by rescuers, who had quite the adventure. The first four-foot-long python drew attention on Wednesday, startling pedestrians near Wood Haven Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue. Rescuer Megan Rikari mentioned […]