Jan. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz was sworn in for a second term Tuesday in the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall. The ceremony was attended by 200 staff and justices, and her youngest son, Hunter, held the copy of the Old Testament used for the swearing in. She was sworn in by Supreme Court Administrative Judge Donna-Marie Golia. Katz made history when she first took office four years ago becoming the first woman ever to serve as head prosecutor in Queens and the first new Queens District Attorney in 28 years, following…
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New candidate emerges to take on Ron Kim to represent Flushing in state assembly
Jan. 2, 2024 By Rachel Butler Yi Andy Chen, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for city council in 2021, has announced that he is running to represent the Flushing area in the state assembly and will be taking on Ron Kim, the incumbent, in the Democratic primary in June. Chen, who has lived in Queens since his family immigrated from China in 2002, aims to represent District 40, which covers the northeastern Queens neighborhoods of Flushing, Linden Hill, Murray Hill and Broadway-Flushing. He said he is running on a platform of tackling crime and creating more affordable housing. He also wants…
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Eating healthy without breaking the bank
Jan. 2, 2024 By admin Jan. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Eating healthy is often perceived as an expensive endeavor, with organic produce and specialty health foods often sold at a premium price. However, with some savvy meal planning, it’s entirely possible to maintain a nutritious diet without straining your budget. Here, we’ll explore some… Read more »
First murder in NYC takes place in Queens, with double stabbing in Jackson Heights: NYPD
Jan. 2, 2024 By Dean Moses and Robert Pozarycki The first homicide in New York City this year took place in Queens, when a double stabbing left one man dead and another fighting for his life on New Year’s Day. Police said the murder happened at about 3:57 a.m. near the corner of 76th Street…
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NYC earthquake: 1.7 magnitude tremor originating in Astoria
Jan. 2, 2024 By admin Jan. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Residents of western Queens, Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side of Manhattan got a shaky start to the week Tuesday morning, with a 1.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Astoria. The seismic activity was recorded at precisely 5:45 a.m., according to the United States… Read more »
The price of selling fruit: How a migrant woman trying to make a few extra dollars ended up in over $1,000 of debt
Dec. 31, 2023 BY Ana Altchek, Sophie Bokor, and Jésus Mesa Silvia Pillajo, a 38-year widowed mother from Quito, Ecuador, arrived in New York City with her 13-year-old son Diego in August. Like so many migrants before her, Pillajo traveled across the Darien Gap, imagining a new life of opportunity and financial relief in…
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Queens
Dec. 29, 2023 By Ethan Marshall COVID-19 is on the rise throughout the nation and Queens is one of the areas most impacted by the surge. New York City as a whole has seen an increase in cases over the past month, with Queens being the borough that is leading the way. The number of confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Queens has been steadily rising since the middle of November, according to NYC.gov, which is tracking the cases. Cases have increased from 215 on Nov. 21 to 636 on Dec. 21. This rise in cases has occurred even with…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Dec. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As we prepare to celebrate the new year, there are still plenty of things to do this weekend in Queens before the year wraps up. From social events to fun classes, there is a lot to look forward to this weekend. Friday, Dec. 29 Youth Art Festival NYC Parks will shine a spotlight on and celebrate the artistic creations of their afterschool youth program participants. There will be several fun activities available, including button making, 3D models, glitter tattoos, alebrije postcards, watercolor paintings and stop motion animation. (Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40…
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Alternate side parking suspension calendar for 2024
Dec. 28, 2023 By Anthony Medina Alternate side parking rules, congestion pricing, toll hikes and other fees make car ownership costly and burdensome in the five boroughs. Many New Yorkers, as a result, stick with using a Metro Card. However, there’s something to look forward to for car owners in 2024, and that is the holidays and the Alternate Side Parking Rule Suspension Calendar. Afterall, the fine for failing to move a vehicle during designated alternate side parking hours is $65. Here’s a list of the dates when alternate side parking will be suspended in 2024: Monday, Jan. 1: New…
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Citing unfair property tax system, coalition seeks to even the playing field
Dec. 28, 2023 By QNS’s advertising partner As the City’s Finance Commissioner during the Bloomberg Administration, Martha Stark helped bring a new level of transparency to the property tax system. For the first time, owners were notified of the process and information that was used to assess their property taxes. Now, as the co-founder of…
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