Jan. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens College will host its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking what has become the signature MLK Day event in Queens and one of the most prominent in New York City. The event will take place in the borough’s…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson One of Queens’ best educators could be the winner of Applebee’s annual Teacher Essay Contest. For the first time, local Doherty-owned Applebee’s franchises are expanding their essay writing contest to the five boroughs and Westchester County, allowing New York City’s educators to be honored by their students. This…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Macy’s has announced the closure of 66 stores across the United States, including its Macy’s Backstage location at Queens Place in Elmhurst. The decision is part of the retailer’s ongoing strategy to streamline operations and adapt to shifting consumer preferences, particularly the rapid growth of e-commerce. The Macy’s…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall A major mixed-use development is reshaping the skyline along Northern Boulevard in Flushing. Construction of The Sunlight, a 17-story tower blending residential, retail, and community spaces, has passed the halfway mark as it rises at 138-18 Northern Blvd. The project, expected to be completed in 2026, represents a…
Jan. 9, 2025 By bparry Jan. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry An East Elmhurst man torched his apartment after threatening to shoot his girlfriend during an argument before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide on Wednesday afternoon, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria received… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City is calling for volunteers to join the 20th annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) conducted by the NYC Department of Homeless Services. The overnight event on Jan. 28, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., mobilizes New Yorkers to canvass streets, subways, and public…
Jan. 9, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Zohran Mamdani joined members of the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) coalition Tuesday to celebrate a new law requiring New York State documents to separate MENA New Yorkers from the white category. The… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87240" align="aligncenter" width="700"] On the eve of their trial, a married couple from Woodside, Atrtuo Cuevas and Daisy Barrera, pleaded guilty to attempted murder for beating a neighbor in a parking spot dispute in 2023. QNS/file[/caption]
Jan. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction on a major mixed-use development in Flushing has recently reached a significant milestone. Construction on Union Center, a 16-story mixed-use building at 37-16 Union St. in Flushing, has reached street level. This transformative development, which will combine office, retail, and community spaces, is making steady progress, with…
Jan. 9, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will honor Martin Luther King Jr. next week with a family day of talks, tours, and digital media activities. MoMI, located at 36-01 35th Ave., will hold a Family Day on Sunday, Jan. 19, between 2 and 5… Read more »