Jul. 8, 2025 By Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Sandra Ung For many immigrant survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, language barriers can often be difficult to overcome, adding to the litany of overwhelming challenges they face. Many are financially dependent on their partners, while others are isolated from their family and community.…
Jul. 8, 2025 By bparry July 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The MTA is once again warning the public of the perils of subway surfing, days after a Bronx boy was killed after falling from the top of a 7 train in Long Island City. During the early morning hours of Friday, July 4,…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello This Friday, July 11th, marks World Kebab Day, and Döner Haus is celebrating with an irresistible $10 kebab sandwich special. The German-style Kebab eatery will have a promotion all day at its three New York City locations, including one in Astoria, 31-15 30th Ave., and one in Bayside,…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York Road Runners (NYRR), the non-profit that runs the New York City Marathon, has announced a new free community running summer initiative, with two free runs/walks planned for Queens and Brooklyn in July and August. The organization announced the new NYRR Start Line Series in partnership with…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry Police are still searching for two moped-riding suspects behind a three-month-long chain-snatching spree that has targeted teenagers and women across multiple neighborhoods, including Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct. Among the victims was a 64-year-old woman who successfully fought off an attempted robbery in front of Maspeth Federal Savings Bank in…
Jul. 8, 2025 By jmilitello July 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to take flight with the official grand opening of iFLY Indoor Skydiving on Saturday, July 19. The event will feature an array of family-friendly activities to welcome Western Queens to the gravity-defying facility. The new space, located at 10-20 Borden Ave.,…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello There’s nothing sweeter than a dose of childhood nostalgia baked into a freshly made cookie—and that’s exactly what Love Cookies had in mind with its small-batch bakery, which crafts delicious and inventive treats inspired by Asian childhood classics. With flavors like mango pomelo cheesefoam and White Rabbit candy…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is blooming with a lineup of fun summer events and activities for the month of July. From summer evenings in the garden to movie nights and more, there’s no shortage of excitement at the botanical oasis located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. The…
Jul. 7, 2025 By QNS News Team Con Edison has mobilized crews to respond around the clock as high temperatures and possible thunderstorms are forecasted this week in New York City. While Queens is expected to see only one day above 90 degrees, elevated humidity and ongoing heat remain a concern for the local…
Jul. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have criticized the Trump Administration and Republican lawmakers for passing the “One Big Beautiful Bill” last week, stating that the federal budget bill will have “dangerous and rippling effects” across New York City and State. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law on…