Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the borough, has launched a new Neighbor to Neighbor program aiming to provide aid to specific families during times of crisis. The non-profit, which was founded by Jonathan Forgash during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide culturally appropriate meals…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Voters across Queens reported malfunctioning ballot scanners during a tense morning on Election Day, causing long lines at voting centers throughout the borough. Some polling centers across the borough were posting wait times of over 50 minutes at around noon on Tuesday, with some voters complaining of “unusual”…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Colum Motherway and QNS News Team Maspeth High School students joined forces to give back to their community on Saturday, Nov. 2, by cleaning up Grand Avenue. The school’s basketball program, led by Boys Varsity Coach Kresimir Mustac, dedicated over two hours to pick up litter and beautify the busy…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new art installation paying tribute to the resilience of the immigrant community in Willets Point has been unveiled in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “Bumperman” by artist Annalisa Iadicicco, a seven-foot superhero sculpture made from used bumpers, grills, floor mats, and other scrap auto parts, has been unveiled…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Election Day, a Middle Village deli came up with a creative approach to try and get Queens residents into the voting spirit by starting to sell cookies with the presidential candidates faces on them. Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli, located…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week. The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov. 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70…
Nov. 5, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_83976" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Detectives from the Queens DA’s office and the NYPD raided an illegal cannabis dispensary that was operating across the street from a playground in Sunnyside. Photos courtesy of Queens DA[/caption]
Nov. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry
Nov. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Movie Night fundraiser to help clean up Continental Avenue. In partnership with the Forest Hills Community Projects Association, the groups are inviting the community to a film screening at the Regal UA Midway Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Since…
Nov. 4, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_83979" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Markeysha Sadlier, the 21-year-old daughter of a minister at a Sunnyside church, was reported missing from the family home on Roosevelt Island on Friday morning. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry
Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Manor Oktoberfest, a German-American restaurant and longtime tenant at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an 18-year era at the open-air mall. Known for its German-inspired menu and beer, Manor Oktoberfest was among the mall’s original establishments and…