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Photos: Jackson Heights Halloween Parade celebrates 33 years of community
Photos: Jackson Heights Halloween Parade celebrates 33 years of community

Nov. 5, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post Staff

The annual Jackson Heights Halloween Parade, a beloved tradition in Queens, returned to 37th Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 31, drawing thousands of attendees who came to celebrate with friends, neighbors, and family.

Known as one of the largest Halloween events in the borough, the parade delighted onlookers with a mix of costumes, performances, and the presence of many community leaders.

“It’s so good to be out here and see the community come together. The most diverse county in the United States of America, all different parts of the world are out here celebrating. It’s a great time, let’s go Jackson Heights!” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, who attended with his wife and son, joining the festivities in full spirit.

NYC immigrant groups denounce Trump’s re-election, pledge to protect immigrant communities

Nov. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

In the wake of Donald Trump being re-elected President of the United States Tuesday, multiple New York City-based immigrant organizations have released statements in which they criticized Trump for his history of anti-immigrant rhetoric and reinforced their missions to protect immigrants from any unconstitutional actions his administration may take to get them deported.

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Election results: All Queens incumbents on track to retain seats

Nov. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

New Yorkers headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in several pivotal races, including the presidential election and critical congressional and state legislature seats. At 9 p.m., polls officially closed, and initial results began to come in across Queens, where numerous incumbents faced challengers in districts covering various neighborhoods.