Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst have once again been recognized as “Baby-Friendly” hospitals, a global designation that honors excellence in maternity care, breastfeeding support and maternal-infant health practices. Awarded by Baby-Friendly USA in May, the redesignation reaffirms both hospitals’ adherence to the World Health…
Jun. 10, 2025 By emarshall June 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As construction begins on the second phase of the Astoria mixed-use development Rowan at 21-11 31st St., new renderings have been unveiled for the project. The second phase consists of the second building of the project, Rowan II. This building will be 70…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month is in full swing at the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) this June, and the garden is featuring a lineup of fun events to celebrate Pride in style. Located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, QBG is collaborating with artists and performers within the LGBTQ community for…
Jun. 10, 2025 By QNS News Team In a continued push to curb gun violence and keep communities safe, local and state officials are teaming up for a major gun buyback event this weekend in Jamaica. The NYPD, in partnership with the offices of New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Queens District…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Claude Solnik More than 400 businesses from across Queens were honored on the evening of June 2 during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union and hosted by…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson To commemorate what would have been Anne Frank’s 96th birthday, Anne Frank the Exhibition is launching a special initiative this summer aimed at expanding access to her story and deepening public engagement with her legacy. Titled “Summer of Reflection: The Legacy of Anne Frank,” the citywide campaign is…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York State Legislature has passed legislation introduced by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and State Sen. James Sanders prohibiting food stores and retail establishments from declining cash payments. The legislation, which aims to make sure that cash remains a valid form of payment in New York State,…
Jun. 9, 2025 By bparry June 9, 2025 By Bill Parry A teenager from the Woodside Houses was arrested for an armed robbery in Flushing late last month, and the NYPD is still looking for his accomplice, who remains at large. Isaiah King, 18, of 31st Avenue in Woodside, and his partner entered a…
Jun. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The red, white, and blue will fly high in Sunnyside this Saturday, June 14, as the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside hosts its 55th Annual Flag Day Parade. The beloved neighborhood tradition honors the American flag and brings together veterans, local organizations, school…
Jun. 9, 2025 By sobrien June 9, 2025. By Shane O’Brien. Hundreds of young soccer stars from neighborhoods across the five boroughs competed in New York City FC’s (NYCFC) fourth-annual Community Cup at the Triborough Bridge Playground in Astoria on Sunday. Children aged 8-11 from 30 different neighborhoods across the city took part in the annual…