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‘Hidden gems’ along Corona Avenue draw foodies to Queens’ lesser-traveled path

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May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Tucked away from Queens’ more bustling corridors, a quiet stretch of Corona Avenue offers a rich, often-overlooked trove of hidden gems for food enthusiasts willing to venture off the beaten path. Between Broadway and Junction Boulevard, this unassuming portion in Elmhurst stands as a vibrant microcosm of the…

PuppetMobile returns to Rego Park with free marionette show featuring Pippi Longstocking

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May. 29, 2025 By Colum Motherway The City Parks Foundation’s beloved PuppetMobile will return to Rego Park this June with a free outdoor performance of Pippi Longstocking, rescheduled after a weather-related postponement earlier this spring. State Senator Joseph Addabbo announced that the marionette show will take place on Thursday, June 12, from 11 a.m.…

Meng holds Social Security listening session in Elmhurst amid concerns over proposed federal cuts

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May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng held a community listening session with local residents and Queens organizations in Elmhurst Wednesday morning to highlight the “devastating impact” that cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) would have on the local community, citing reports that the Trump Administration is planning to slash…

Queens Center Mall continues tenant refresh with opening of Poke Island Grill and Psycho Bunny

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May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has added two new tenants to its retail lineup over a two-week period, continuing its efforts to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. Poke Island Grill, a fast-casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, opened in the mall’s food court on Sunday, May 25. The…

Astoria Park Carnival to open June 4 for five-day run of rides and entertainment

May. 29, 2025 By jmilitello May 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Grab your tickets and step right up for the Astoria Park Carnival, kicking off Wednesday, June 4, and running for five days only through Sunday, June 8, with rides, games, food and thrills for all ages. Set at the corner of Hoyt Avenue…

‘We protect us’: Make the Road NY trains immigrants to know their rights

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May. 28, 2025 By Jimmy Robles The immigrant community showed up over a thousand strong during a May Day rally in Foley Square recently, hailing from large Hispanic neighborhoods in Queens such as Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Corona. Their cause, as they marched in large groups, was loud and clear: to demand protection for…

Infant mauled to death by family dog at Queensbridge Houses: NYPD

May. 27, 2025 By bparry May 27, 2025 By Bill Parry A one-month-old girl was killed early Tuesday morning after being mauled by the family dog inside a Queensbridge Houses apartment in Long Island City, police said. Officers from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to a 911 call from the infant’s 27-year-old mother…

Air travel advisory: Delays, closures and ID checks now in effect at NYC airports

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May. 27, 2025 By QNS News Team Air travelers are urged to prepare for significant changes and ongoing construction impacting access to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport, according to a new travel advisory issued by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Tuesday, May 27. As of…

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as ‘broken’

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May. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Michael Gianaris has joined Manhattan Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal to introduce legislation to reform the Rent Guidelines Board, the board that determines how much landlords can hike rents each year on the city’s nearly 1 million rent stabilized apartments. Gianaris and Rosenthal are critical of the…