Suspects steal $2,000 worth of sunglasses from Queens Center Mall store, police say

Oct. 25, 2024 By Nelson A. King

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Queens Public Library (QPL) President Dennis M. Walcott, and New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley on Friday broke ground on a $7.4 million project that will completely modernize the interior of the Hollis Library QPL branch with new reading rooms, more space for computers, and additional features for visitors and staff.

Oct. 25, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

Hundreds of older adults made their way into the Senior Health and Wellness Expo, held in Flushing‘s Sheraton Laguardia East Hotel on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to learn about the growing variety of services and resources available to them.  

Oct. 25, 2024 By QNS News Team

New York City voters can begin casting their ballots early starting Saturday, Oct. 26, with early voting continuing through Sunday, Nov. 3.

Oct. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

October marks Filipino American History Month, a time to recognize Filipino Americans’ contributions and rich cultural heritage across the country.

Oct. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

The New York City Department of Transportation has announced a record number of 147 car-free Trick-or-Streets locations across the five boroughs for Halloween, including 30 locations in Queens.

Oct. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry

Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are still looking for a woman who punched out a man inside a Corona discount store in broad daylight earlier this month.

Oct. 25, 2024 By emarshall

Oct. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Oct. 24, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke

Yesterday’s Children Community Salute, which shares love, honor, obedience, gratitude, and unity, was conceived by Glenda Cadogan, a writer, communications specialist, and director of Mauby Media Services. On Oct. 13, the 14th Annual event was celebrated with a vibrant presentation.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proudly announced on Oct. 22 that Forbes Travel Guide selected LaGuardia Airport as the best airport in the United States a decade after then-Vice President Joe Biden likened the transportation hub to one that would be found in a third-world nation in a speech lamenting the state of infrastructure in America.

Forbes released its first Verified Air Travel Awards based on a survey of 5,000 hospitality and travel experts and the guide’s most well-traveled fliers. The recognition is the latest in a long list of accolades given to LaGuardia throughout the course of the airport’s historic $8 billion transformation.

Oct. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Flushing Town Hall will host its 10th annual Diwali Festival for residents of the world’s borough on Saturday, Nov 2, from noon to 4 p.m. The celebration will include a variety of cultural performances, family-friendly activities, and a live Bhangra dance party led by DJ Rekha. The Guru Krupa Foundation is sponsoring the festival.