Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement brought the Queens community together this past weekend for its annual Thanksgiving feast. The non-profit hosted the 17th Annual Fall Family Feast at the Riis Settlement Community Center in the Queensbridge Houses on Saturday,… Read more »
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Parents and Council Member Julie Won protest one-year delay of Court Square school opening
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of local parents and PTA presidents joined Council Member Julie Won at the site of a planned K-8 school in Court Square Sunday to protest against the decision to delay the opening of the new school by one year until September 2028. The… Read more »
Elmhurst Hospital promotes screenings for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital is encouraging Queens residents to apply for lung cancer screenings in a bid to increase the chances of early treatment for the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the hospital is reaching out to all who fit the screening… Read more »
Astoria woman breaks leg jumping from third-floor apartment to escape knife-wielding son: NYPD
Nov. 18, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_84784" align="aligncenter" width="680"] An Astoria woman jumped from her third-floor apartment at Marine Terrace to escape her knife-wielding son on Friday night, suffering a broken leg. Via Google Maps[/caption]
Nov. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry
Block party celebrates opening of Malt Drive Park in Long Island City, adding waterfront access and community space
Nov. 18, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 18, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of people attended a block party Saturday to celebrate the opening of Malt Drive Park, an expansive new park along the Newtown Creek waterfront in Hunter’s Point South. The park, which officially opened to the public at 55-1 2nd St. on Oct. 17,… Read more »
Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan
Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street. Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a…
Honey House in Astoria to host ‘Winter Buzzaar’ holiday market with local vendors and festive activities
Nov. 15, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Honey House at Astor Apiaries is set to host a “Winter Buzzaar” holiday market next month, featuring a hot chocolate station, a Santa Claus, a Christmas-ornament-making station, and more. The Honey House, located at 33-22 23rd Ave., will host the winter market from… Read more »
Moroccan Bites by Siham brings authentic flavors and family charm to Astoria
Nov. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 15, 2024 By Kathryn Greene Nestled on 28th Avenue just off Steinway Street, Moroccan Bites by Siham may appear unassuming at first glance, but stepping inside reveals a delightful experience. The restaurant’s vibrant decor immediately captivates guests, with a striking mural of traditional Moroccan geometric patterns, known as… Read more »
Wonder opens virtual food hall in Jackson Heights, featuring celebrity chef menus and diverse dining options
Nov. 14, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien More than 100 people gathered in Jackson Heights Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Wonder, a “fast-fine” virtual food hall that connects New York customers with a number of high-quality restaurants and chefs from across the US. Wonder opened its new Jackson… Read more »
MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years
Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…