City To Spray Mosquito-Killing Pesticides In Northeast Queens

The Health Department will spray the pesticides Tuesday night in several neighborhoods to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.

Bacon And Beer Festival Will Come To Flushing This Fall

Dozens of restaurants and breweries will take over the USTA National Tennis Center for the "Bacon And Beer Classic" on Sept. 29

Plans To Redevelop Flushing Waterfront Get State Approval

A special state designation will allow Flushing to transform 62 acres of industrial wasteland into a new district with affordable housing.

Queens Classes To Teach Immigrant Rights Amid 'Dehumanizing' Laws

Classes will connect immigrants with legal experts, advocates and resources to "counteract the hostility of the current political climate."

Don't Deport Flushing Immigrant Father, Lawmakers Urge ICE

"His removal would be cruel," U.S. Rep Grace Meng wrote in a letter signed by 11 other New York lawmakers to the city's ICE director.

ICE Arrest Of Queens Father At Green Card Interview Spurs Rally

A Flushing father now faces deportation to China after ICE agents cuffed him in what he thought was an interview to get his green card.

ICE Arrests Flushing Father During Immigration Interview: Report

A man faces deportation to China after he was arrested in an interview to get his green card, the New York Daily News reports.

Harmful Algae Found In Flushing Park Pond, State Says

Widespread algae blooms found in Bowne Pond could be harmful to humans and animals, according to state lab tests done this month.

Flushing Meadows Park To Host Citywide Swim Championship

More than 500 young swimmers from NYC Parks swim teams in all five boroughs will compete in the 2018 Borough Cup Championship on Sunday.

Tourette 5K Takes Over Flushing Meadows Park This Weekend

The Tourette Association of America will host a National Awareness Walk and 5K on Sunday. Here's what you need to know.

Massive Water Main, Sewer Overhaul Begins In Bayside, Flushing

The $62.5 million project, slated to finish in 2021, aims to improve water supply and cap persistent flooding in the neighborhoods.

Show Your Flushing Pride By Becoming A Patch Mayor

Sign up to become a Patch Mayor and represent the neighborhood you love in the way only you can.

Mourning Queens Mom Sends Comfort Boxes To Other Grieving Parents

"You're not going to forget my son," said Elizabeth Ortiz, whose baby boy died days after she had him. This is how she'll honor his memory.

Work Begins On Student-Designed Playground In Flushing

Construction began Monday on the $1.2 million project, which will include a running track, a turf field, tennis courts and more.

Ride MTA's 'Train Of Many Colors' To Mets' Home Opener

The nostalgia train will make its annual trip to Citi Field for opening day on March 29.

World's Fair To Be Re-Created In Queens This Spring

"World's Fare," a twist on the 1964 Flushing amusement park, will host over 100 vendors serving food and art from cultures across the globe.

$1M Mega Millions Prize Claimed In Flushing

The winning ticket, purchased at a Flushing convenience store, was claimed just two days after it was drawn.

Anti-Theft Mailboxes Needed In Queens, Lawmaker Says

With mail fishing on the rise in several Queens neighborhoods, Flushing-based Congresswoman Grace Meng urged the USPS to take action.

Elevators Coming To LIRR Station At Murray Hill

The $8.6 million contract to build two new elevators will also include updates like new security cameras and platform improvements.

RKO Theater Condos' Height Risky To Planes, Politician Fears

Assemblyman Ron Kim called approvals of the tower's height "deceptive" and wants to see a new study on its risks to LaGuardia air traffic.