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‘Enjoy your last two months of freedom’: Queens residents voice hopes and fears as Trump secures second term

Nov. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Queens residents voiced their reactions on Wednesday to a second Donald Trump presidency, a day after the former president won a tightly contested race against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Major media outlets declared Trump the victor early Wednesday morning after he was projected to carry key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. For the first time, Trump is also anticipated to win the popular vote across his three presidential bids.

In Queens County, however, support leaned heavily toward Harris, with 404,126 voters favoring her compared to 248,024 votes for Trump, with more than 97% of ballots counted.

NYC immigrant groups denounce Trump’s re-election, pledge to protect immigrant communities

Nov. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

In the wake of Donald Trump being re-elected President of the United States Tuesday, multiple New York City-based immigrant organizations have released statements in which they criticized Trump for his history of anti-immigrant rhetoric and reinforced their missions to protect immigrants from any unconstitutional actions his administration may take to get them deported.

Flushing, LIC, and Astoria see rise in Q3 condo sale prices, driven by strong demand in Queens real estate market: report

Nov. 6, 2024 By emarshall

Nov. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

With resounding support from Bronx and Queens, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez clinches fourth term in Congress

Nov. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed a decisive fourth term in Congress on Nov. 5, as New York’s 14th District voters rallied behind her grassroots-driven, progressive leadership.

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Election results: All Queens incumbents on track to retain seats

Nov. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

New Yorkers headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in several pivotal races, including the presidential election and critical congressional and state legislature seats. At 9 p.m., polls officially closed, and initial results began to come in across Queens, where numerous incumbents faced challengers in districts covering various neighborhoods.

Victoria Schneps in partnership with QPTV hosts election night conversations with key political candidates

Nov. 5, 2024 By QNS News Team

Victoria Schneps, founder of Schneps Media, hosted a special election night event as part of QPTV’s live election night coverage.

Ballot scanners malfunction at polling sites across Queens on Election Day

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Voters across Queens reported malfunctioning ballot scanners during a tense morning on Election Day, causing long lines at voting centers throughout the borough.

‘Bumperman’ lands in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, honoring Willets Point’s immigrant roots

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

A new art installation paying tribute to the resilience of the immigrant community in Willets Point has been unveiled in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Housing lottery launches for 282 units at towering Lumen LIC, rent starts at $2,990

Nov. 5, 2024 By emarshall

Nov. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Middle Village deli gets into Election Day spirit by selling cookies with faces of 2024 presidential candidates

Nov. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Election Day, a Middle Village deli came up with a creative approach to try and get Queens residents into the voting spirit by starting to sell cookies with the presidential candidates faces on them.

A visual journey through Queens: Flushing Town Hall debuts ‘World’s Borough’ exhibition

Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson

A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week.

Photos: Sunnyside turns into Halloween wonderland as trick-or-treaters flood streets

Nov. 5, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team

Sunnyside was the place to be this Halloween, as local businesses and residents alike welcomed a wave of trick-or-treaters for a night of fun, costumes, and community spirit.

Illegal cannabis dispensary operating near playground shuttered in Sunnyside: DA

Nov. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry

An unlicensed cannabis shop in Sunnyside that riled up local residents due to its location on Greenpoint Boulevard across from L/CPL Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Playground has been closed down, Queens District Attorney Melida Katz announced on Monday.

Pastor at Sunnyside church asks for help finding his daughter who was reported missing Friday: NYPD

Nov. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are searching for a young woman who was reported missing from her family home on Roosevelt Island on Friday, Nov. 1.

German restaurant Manor Oktoberfest bids farewell to Atlas Park in Glendale after 18 years

Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Manor Oktoberfest, a German-American restaurant and longtime tenant at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an 18-year era at the open-air mall.

Queens Public Television to host live election night coverage with top New York leaders

Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team

Queens Public Television (QPTV) is set to host a live 2024 election night broadcast on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting at 8 p.m., featuring commentary from prominent New York media and political figures.

Sunnyside Community Services celebrates 50 years with benefit, unveils new senior housing project

Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

More than 100 people gathered in Long Island City on Monday, Oct. 28, to celebrate Sunnyside Community Services’ (SCS) golden anniversary.

LaGuardia Community College awarded $5.8M to boost career support for students with disabilities

Nov. 4, 2024 By sobrien

Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Culture Lab LIC premieres New Works Festival, showcasing circus and dance by emerging artists

Nov. 4, 2024 By sobrien

Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Queens Alzheimer’s Walk raises $80,000, honoring families and advancing research

Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

More than 700 Queens residents gathered for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Woodside fruit vendor stabbed multiple times after dispute, suspect in custody: NYPD

Nov. 4, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

A popular fruit vendor in Woodside was stabbed multiple times Sunday evening, police said.

Step right up! Circus Vazquez and Fl!p Circus bring world-class acts and family fun to Queens this fall

Nov. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Circus Vazquez will be returning to Citi Field for a series of shows from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Additionally, another new circus from the Vazquez family, Fl!p Circus, will be coming to Forest Park from Nov. 8-26.

Save your Halloween pumpkins for smashing at Queens Botanical Garden’s catapult event

Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

Hold on to your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds a bit past Halloween for a chance to chuck and smash them into valuable compost.

Guest column: A season of gratitude and community from NYC’s beloved Forest Hills Stadium

Nov. 1, 2024 By Tiebreaker Productions

The 2024 season at Forest Hills Stadium concluded on Saturday, Oct. 26th.

NYC public schools close for first-ever Diwali holiday, marking historic milestone for South Asian community

Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Friday, Nov. 1, marked the first time in New York City history that all public schools will close in observance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking a historic milestone for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities.