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State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez introduce bill to aid fire victims with housing

Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien   Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have introduced legislation aimed at ensuring fire victims in New York State have access to housing following their displacement. The bill is inspired by the ongoing plight of tenants displaced by a five-alarm fire… Read more »

New York officials and organizations denounce reports of Trump move to stop congestion pricing

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…

Planet Fitness opens at Big Six Towers, bringing new fitness options to Woodside

Planet Fitness Woodside staff, Assembly Member Steven Raga and VBGCQ CEO Costa Constantinides cut the ribbon at the new Woodside location. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jan. 30, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Global fitness franchise Planet Fitness celebrated the grand opening of its new Woodside location Wednesday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing its arrival in the neighborhood with a variety of special offers for the new year. The gym opened before Christmas in the Big… Read more »

New York becomes first state to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…

Newtown High School students showcase cultural pride in Lunar New Year event

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Jan. 30, 2025 Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Newtown High School, a historic institution in Elmhurst known for its diverse student body and strong community engagement, hosted a lively Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24. The event, marking the Year of the Snake, was held at the school’s auditorium. It featured traditional…

Photos: Year of the Snake honored with mesmerizing performances at Kupferberg Center

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Jan. 30, 2025 QNS News Team The Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College welcomed the Year of the Snake with a vibrant and culturally rich Lunar New Year celebration featuring the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. The two-day event, held on Jan. 25 and 26, showcased a series of dynamic performances blending ancient…

Ten Queens neighborhoods rank among 50 most expensive in NYC: report

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens accounted for ten of the 50 most expensive New York City neighborhoods to reside in 2024, according to a report by the real estate data site PropertyShark. Despite the borough’s prevalence on the list, none of its neighborhoods ranked among the top ten most expensive neighborhoods. Hunters…

Astoria native brings a personal touch to luxury condo developments

Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out…. Read more »

A history of violence: 10 Tren de Aragua gun runners indicted in Queens firearm and drug bust

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Ten alleged gun runners and members of the infamous Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang indicted in Queens this week posed extraordinary dangers to the public, police and even their own family members, law enforcement officials charged Wednesday. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and police officials illustrated the incredibly brazen behavior…