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Over a dozen Woodside families displaced by 2-alarm fire at apartment building early Monday morning

Apr. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry

At least 15 Woodside families were displaced by a two-alarm fire that tore through their apartment building early Monday morning.

The FDNY received a report of a fire at a five-story building located at 39-06 63rd St. at 3:16 a.m. Firefighters arriving at the scene observed flames shooting from the roof of the apartment house. After the fire spread into a cockloft, the FDNY transmitted a second alarm, bringing a total of 25 units and 106 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene between 39th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.

Three residents were injured and transported by EMS to Elmhurst Hospital with minor injuries and the fire was brought under control just before 4:30 a.m.

New York City FC marks new stadium approval with win at Citi Field; Moves up in Eastern Conference

Apr. 23, 2024 By QNS News Team

New York City Football Club (NYCFC) celebrated the recent approval of a new 25,000-seater stadium in Willets Point with a 2-0 victory over DC United at Citi Field on Saturday, Apr. 20.

Rap legend Nas honored with mural in Queensbridge for ‘Illmatic’s 30th Anniversary

Apr. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry

Queens Assembly Member Juan Ardila runs for re-election amid sexual assault allegations and widespread criticism

Apr. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Assembly Member Juan Ardila, a western Queens Democrat whose time in office has been mired by two sexual assault allegations, is running for re-election despite being shunned by progressives and his electorate at large.

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Gov. Hochul initiative targets illegal smoke shops across NYC, paving the way for more closures and hefty fines

Apr. 22, 2024 By Anthony Medina

The surge of smoke shops across New York City is likely to be coming to an end.

Three people hurt in Woodside apartment building 2-alarm fire early Monday morning: FDNY

Apr. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry

Three residents of a Woodside apartment house were injured during a two-alarm blaze early Monday morning.

Queensboro Dance Festival unveils Summer 2024 lineup and venues

Apr. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

The Summer 2024 Queensboro Dance Festival, slated to run from June 8 through Sept. 15, will include more than 30 scheduled performances at various venues throughout the borough.

Queens was the only NYC borough to experience year-over-year increase in new listings in March 2024: report

Apr. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

While New York City as a whole has experienced a decline in the number of housing units on the market over the past year, the borough of Queens has bucked the trend.

Stacy Bliagos, executive director of HANAC, talks senior services and youth programming with QNS

Apr. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Stacy Bliagos, executive director of HANAC, an Astoria-based Hellenic non-profit organization, spoke exclusively to QNS about the organization’s dedication to helping Queens’ most vulnerable residents.

Museum of the Moving Image to launch ‘Open Worlds’ a free community hub in western Queens

Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres

Apr. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Long Island City condo owners settle for over $100k after failing to pay prevailing wages to service workers

Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres

Apr. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Queens World Film Festival lights up Astoria: A night of global filmmakers and local cheers for the 13th season

Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres

Apr. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

Spring refresh: 10 unique home stores to check out in Western Queens

Apr. 18, 2024 By admin

Apr. 18, 2024 By Amanda Salazar

Queens to launch new Diversity Tech Hub in Long Island City

Apr. 18, 2024 By czarinnaandres

Apr. 18, 2024 By Queens Post News Team

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: grand larcenies down across borough, rapes halved in the north, robberies decrease in the south

Apr. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

The number of grand larcenies across Queens was down during the 28-day period from March 18 to April 14, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. At the same time, rapes and robberies decreased significantly in northern and southern Queens, respectively.

Schneps Media celebrates the 2024 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners at Terrace on the Park

Apr. 16, 2024 QNS News Team

The 2024 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners gathered on Wednesday, April 10th, for a night of celebrations at the Penthouse at Terrace in The Park, a Flushing Meadows—Corona Park venue boasting beautiful views of the city’s famous skyline.

Average rental price in Queens increases nearly 3.5% year-over-year: report

Apr. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units across Queens increased 3.42% year-over-year from March 2023 to March 2024, according to a report released by the real estate firm M.N. S. Real Estate.

Local leaders discuss hurdles in the transition to clean energy at Schneps NY Energy Conference

Apr. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

At the New York Energy Conference organized by Schneps Media, key figures in the Queens community gathered to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the ongoing transition to clean energy amid New York’s ambitious climate goals.

Apr. 15, 2024 By czarinnaandres

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Woodside man busted for robbery at Jackson Heights restaurant with two others, who remain at large: NYPD

Apr. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry

Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights arrested a Woodside man in connection to a robbery at a Mexican restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue during the early morning hours of Sunday, Apr. 7.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing

Apr. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Hundreds of people packed the Claire Shulman Theater in Corona on Apr. 12, as they waited in anticipation for Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ “State of the Borough” address.

Queens teens take the stage in TADA! Youth Theater’s new musical ‘Common Ground’

Apr. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Prepare to be amazed by the talent of two exceptional Queens youth who are all set to grace the stage in TADA! Youth Theater’s “Common Ground” from Apr. 20 through May 11.

Northwestern Queens rentals experience spike in new leases from March 2023 to March 2024: report

Apr. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

The number of new leases of residential units nearly doubled to the highest on record from March 2023 to March 2024, according to a report by the real estate agency Douglas Elliman. During the same period of time, the median rental price for units in northwestern Queens decreased slightly.

NYCFC fans swarm Citi Field for season opener against Atlanta United, marking record home game streak

Apr. 12, 2024 Athena Dawson

Thousands of New York City Football Club (NYCFC) fans packed Citi Field on Saturday, Apr. 6, for the team’s first home game in Queens this season, playing against Atlanta United FC. This match marked the beginning of a series of five straight home games, equaling the club’s all-time record for consecutive home matches.

Op-ed: An urgent call for revising NY’s criminal justice reforms to protect public safety

Apr. 11, 2024 By Council Member Robert Holden

In 2019, the State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo embarked on a controversial overhaul of New York’s criminal justice system by enacting several laws, including cashless bail and sweeping changes to discovery laws. Simultaneously, the New York City Council passed laws that compounded these challenges, notably the elimination of punitive segregation in city jails and qualified immunity for police officers. These actions have collectively undermined public safety and constrained law enforcement effectiveness.