Oct. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to combat reckless driving in parking lots, a longstanding noise and public safety issue for many eastern Queens residents. Elected officials and civic leaders gathered in the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot in Fresh Meadows on Tuesday morning to celebrate.…
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Queens election heats up as challengers push incumbents on crime, migrant crisis and economic policy
Oct. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres As Election Day approaches, several key state and congressional races in Queens are drawing heightened interest, with incumbents facing challenges amid contentious debates over public safety, immigration, education and economic development. In a borough where most districts lean Democratic, Republican candidates are mounting campaigns that highlight divergent policy…
Queens Tech Night returns to LIC next month with Sesame Street producer as keynote speaker
Oct. 30, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Tech Night, a free networking and community-building event for tech enthusiasts, creators and innovators will return to Long Island City with an event at Culture Lab LIC next month. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26,… Read more »
Mr. and Mrs. Met team up with NYRR to give NYC kids a running start with free New Balance shoes
Oct. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Road Runners (NYRR), joined by special guests Mr. and Mrs. Met, distributed free New Balance shoes to more than 400 elementary and middle school students from 12 schools across New York City’s five boroughs at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion near Central Park…
New York City FC looks forward to Citi Field return for upcoming MLS Cup
Oct. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) players and staff hope that the club’s return to Citi Field for the first time in more than two months will be a source of inspiration for the club ahead of the first round of the MLS Cup post-season playoffs against Cincinnati. NYCFC,…
Local leaders and advocates rally at Queens Borough Hall in support of Proposition 1, amid vocal opposition
Oct. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of local elected officials, social services organizations, and reproductive rights advocacy groups gathered on the steps of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 24, to rally in favor of Proposition 1, which is on the ballot this November. Speakers and supporters included Sen.…
Crunching the Queens crime stats: Grand larcenies down across borough, but car thefts rise sharply in southern neighborhoods
Oct. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The amount of reported grand larcenies across Queens dropped a significant amount across both northern and southern Queens during the 28-day period from Sept. 30 to Oct. 27, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. Another notable trend over…
QEDC brings Día de los Muertos celebration to life at Corona Plaza this Friday
Oct. 29, 2024 QNS News Team The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) is set to host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration- a night of cultural festivities to honor the deceased, in Corona Plaza on Friday, Nov. 1. The free event, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 40-04 National St., will…
Forest Hills artist seeks funding for 3D sculpture celebrating Queens at MacDonald Park
Oct. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A Forest Hills artist is seeking funding to install a 3D sculpture in MacDonald Park. The sculpture is meant to celebrate the diversity of Queens and draw both locals and tourists to the area. Larry Ng, a long-time Forest Hills resident, has secured permission from NYC Parks to…
Queens Centers for Progress invites community to support NYC Marathon runners at Long Island City cheer station
Oct. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) is inviting locals of all ages to cheer on participants in the TCS NYC Marathon this November. QCP is cheering in collaboration with the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council to support runners as they pass through Long Island City.…