Feb. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A Bay Terrace man turned himself in at the 111th Precinct in Bayside after a Queens grand jury indicted him in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash on the Whitestone Expressway that killed an MTA supervisor from Jackson Heights in February 2024. James Vennitti, 63, of Darren Drive,…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Ever wanted to show off your favorite neighborhood spots or dive into the hidden history of your community? Jane’s Walk, a global event of free, community-led walking tours, is returning to New York City from May 2 to May 4, and Queens residents have the chance to host…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…
Feb. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new chapter in veteran healthcare was unveiled on Monday, Feb. 10, as the Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) celebrated its grand opening in Ridgewood. This state-of-the-art medical facility, located at 50-05 Metropolitan Ave. in Ridgewood, is dedicated to providing veterans with comprehensive healthcare services and was…
Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for…
Transit detectives in Queens are looking to find the brute who attacked a man at random on board a subway train earlier this week. The NYPD released images and video late Friday night of the suspect behind the violent assault on board a Jamaica-bound F train as it approached the 67th Avenue station in…
Feb. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello For couples looking for something unique and special to do for Valentine’s Day, Flushing Town Hall is hosting a Jazzy Valentine concert on Friday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature live jazz music and singing, with live performances from Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti, a…
Feb. 5, 2025 By QNS News Team Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been rumored for months to be considering a run for mayor of New York City — and three straight polls suggest voters would easily back him over Mayor Eric Adams and the rest of the Democratic primary field. Elected three times as…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 5, 2025 By Rob Pozarycki Transit police in Queens are searching for the suspect involved in a violent subway stabbing during an argument on Friday, Jan. 31. The NYPD released images on Tuesday night of the assailant, who is sought in connection with the attack at the Steinway… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Luminosa exhibit at the Queens Botanical Garden has been enchanting Flushing with its dazzling light displays and intricate designs since opening late last year. The exhibit, which runs through March 23, features over 40 stunning lamp creations crafted from steel and silk by 150 artisans. Visitors can…