Another Starbucks In Queens Files For A Union

A Starbucks in Maspeth filed a petition for a union election with Workers United NY/NJ.

French-Asian Pastry Shop Opens In Little Neck

The store at 253-07 Northern Boulevard celebrated its grand opening on Monday.

Goldfish Swim School Opens In Glen Oaks

The Goldfish Swim School at 257-09 Union Turnpike offers indoor lessons year-round to children ages 4 to 12.

Treasured Queens Pub Closes After Nearly 35 Years

The renowned Queens bar and restaurant Grandstand closed its doors after 34 years amid financial struggles.

Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse Undergoes Renovation After Nearly a Century

Jacob Riis Park, known as “The People’s Beach,” is undergoing an Art Deco comeback as developers plan to restore the historic bathhouse.

Philomena's Pizza Owner, Heading To Italy, Announces NYC Pop-Ups

Philomena's owner and pizza-maker, Dave Acocella, was floored when he saw the Queens community line up in front of his pizza joint.

Beloved Queens Pizzeria Closes Its Doors, Owner Heads To Italy

Philomena’s closed its doors permanently on Friday, according to an Instagram post by the restaurant.

Stop & Shop Announces First Remodels in Queens

As part of the company’s $140 million capital investment in its NYC Stores, remodeled Maspeth and Glendale stores now offer a fresh new look

Queens Night Market To Return Saturday With 84 Diverse Vendors

The event is from 5 p.m. through midnight at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and there will also be musical performances throughout the night.

Worker Sues Her Queens-Based Construction Union Over Sexism

The skilled operating engineer took on supervisor jobs without the title or pay, and was derided when she asked for promotions, a suit says.

Queens Chamber Of Commerce: Assembly Holds Hearing On Rikers Crisis: ‘The Bad News You Think It Is'

The State Assembly's Committee on Corrections held an all-day hearing on the crisis on Rikers Island Friday.

Morgan Stanley Faces $53M Suit In Queens Court Over Idea Theft

A woman sued Morgan Stanley for using an idea she shared in a job interview in its own research, which garnered the firm at least $53M.

These Queens Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Queens area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Queens Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Queens.

Queens Chamber Of Commerce: Borough Hall Dubbed ‘One Claire Shulman Way'

When Claire Shulman passed away last August at the age of 94, Queens lost one of its greatest advocates. However, the legacy of the boro ...

Queens Chamber Of Commerce: Restaurant Revitalization - $28.6B Fund Now Available For Food & Beverage Services

On Friday, April 30, Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, joined by special guest Congresswoman Grace Meng (D ...

Amazon Coming To Rosedale; Candidates Pledge More Restrictions

A warehouse is coming to the Long Island border of Queens, as mayoral candidates pledge to regulate the e-commerce giant's NYC presence.

Queens Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

There was a significant change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Queens.

How Reliable Is Your New York Electric Utility?

See how well power providers in the Queens area and across NY serve local customers.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Queens Retailers Stay Afloat

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Queens overcome pandemic hardships.

Already Struggling Queens Business Owners Say Summonses, Fines Over COVID Guidelines Are ‘Unfair’

Business owners already struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic are getting hit again, this time with summonses and fines.

After Surviving COVID-19, Queens Hot Sauce Maker Turns To Masks

Sufia Hossain, the founder of Silly Chilly Hot Sauce, is applying her fashion-industry experience to a new line of hand-painted face masks.

These Queens Businesses Scored Coronavirus PPP Loans: MAP

Thousands of Queens businesses received more than $150k from the federal government to keep workers on payroll during the pandemic.

The stimulus check is in the mail. How to deposit it safely.

According to the AARP Foundation two thirds of adults over 50 do not use financial technology.

Small Business Saturday 2019: Where To Shop In Queens

Small Business Saturday — it's on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Queens compete.

Queens Chamber of Commerce Hosts Panel on New Environmental Laws

Queens Chamber of Commerce Convenes Energy Experts To Discuss How New Environmental Regulations Can Benefit NYC Building Owners

Amazon Eyeing Queens For New Warehouse: Report

Amazon is looking at leasing a Maspeth site for a new distribution facility, according to Crain's.

Median Wage Plummets In Queens As Borough Adds Jobs: Report

The median wage in Queens fell to under $40,000 as the borough added private-sector jobs, a new report found.

Blumenfeld Development Group Hosts Local Valentine's Day Market

Corporate Center Creates Pop-Up Event for more than 10 Local Queens Businesses

Petland Discounts To Close Dozens Of NYC Stores

All of the company's locations are closing following the death of its owner.

Amazon Not As Big A Win For NYC As Cuomo Suggests, Experts Say

The governor is simplifying equations when he touts how great Amazon is for the city, according to experts.

Most Queens Voters OK With Amazon Tax Breaks, Poll Shows

A majority of Queens voters don't mind that Amazon is getting about $3 billion in incentives to settle in Long Island City.

MCR Development CEO, Tyler Morse Honored at Air & Space Gala

MCR Development CEO & Managing Partner Tyler Morse receives Aviation Leadership Award at 16th Annual Air & Space Gala at Cradle of Aviation

Kushner Cos. Filed False Housing Paperwork For Queens Apartments

The Kushner Cos. routinely declared it had no rent-regulated tenants in dozens of buildings it owned when it actually had hundreds.

Queens Chosen To Pilot Self-Service Chase Banks

Chase Bank picked Queens as one of two areas for an "Everyday Express" pilot, citing a high level of "tech-savvy" customers in the borough.

More City Money For Minority, Women-Run Businesses Under New Law

The law, pushed by a Queens assemblywoman, allows the city $150,000 for bid-free contracts with minority and women-run businesses.

Flushing Commercial District To Receive $1.55M For Small Business Improvement

The award is part of Small Business Services' effort to revitalize commercial corridors across NYC.

RE/MAX Legacy Opens in Elmhurst, Queens

Latest RE/MAX office opening in Elmhurst expanding RE/MAX's skilled professionals' and services' presence in Queens.

First Cuba-Bound Flight from NYC in 50 Years Departs JFK

JetBlue Flight 243 left JFK Airport at 9:45 a.m. and arrived in Havana at 12:47 p.m. Monday.