Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students from three high schools in Queens had the opportunity to engage with accomplished women in the legal profession during the “Women in Law Program,” held on Wednesday, March 5, at the Queens County Supreme Court. The event, organized by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry New York’s hometown airline unveiled its plans to revitalize its flagship terminal at JFK Airport, which will undergo a $100 million extreme makeover over the next two years aligning with the Port Authority’s massive $19 billion overhaul of the international airport and its road network. Long Island City-based…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Flushing has been on a remarkable lottery winning streak in recent months, and one local store appears to be at the center of the luck. Freshmart, located at 40-38 Union St. in Flushing, sold a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 for the March 8 drawing, according to the…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A TV actor from Rego Park is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murder by a jury following a two-week trial in Queens Supreme Court on Friday. Isaiah Stokes, 45, of 62nd Road, was found guilty of the fatal 2021 ambush shooting…
Mar. 10, 2025 By jmilitello March 10, 2025 By Queens Post News Team With digital device use deeply ingrained in daily life, prioritizing eye health is more essential than ever. Managing screen time and scheduling annual eye exams are key to long-term vision care, especially for those who spend prolonged hours in front of…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team The NYPD and FDNY volleyball teams clashed in a spirited showdown on Saturday, March 8, at Maspeth High School in Elmhurst in the annual “Battle of the Badges” match, an event honoring first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty while…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry Mayhem erupted at a College Point school after two young students fired off pepper spray devices, injuring dozens, most of them classmates, on Friday afternoon. The FDNY received a call reporting the pepper spray incident at around 12:46 p.m. in the cafeteria at MS 379 at 124-06 14th…
Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry. During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students from three Queens high schools explored career opportunities in the legal field at an informative forum held on Wednesday, March 5, at the Queens County Supreme Court in Jamaica. The “Women in Law Program,” organized by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) and…