Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller and QNS News Team The New York City Council passed a landmark bill on Wednesday, aiming to relieve renters of paying hefty broker fees — a cost that will now fall on the party who hires the listing agent. Known as the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rentals),…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 13, 2024 By Emily Davenport Astoria resident and professional baker Miko Uy is set to compete in a magical new baking show on the Food Network, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, where iconic sets from the Harry Potter universe inspire each bake. This unique competition, hosted by James… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The real estate firm behind the tallest building in Queens held a “topping out” ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate another landmark as the building moves closer to completion. BLDG Management announced that the Orchard, a 70-story, 824-unit residential complex occupying the entire block at… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A popular Bayside eatery offering a modern twist on Mexican fare is set to open a new location on Astoria’s Ditmars Boulevard by the end of the month. Spanglish NYC, launched on Bayside’s Bell Boulevard in 2018 by prominent Manhattan chef David Arias, is… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. WITNESS is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering those impacted by the justice system, providing resources and support to help them…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson Mayor Eric Adams, New York City officials, family members, and friends held a solemn memorial service commemorating the victims of the tragedy of American Airlines Flight 587, which crashed in Queens on Nov. 12, 2001. The group gathered at Flight 587 Memorial Park, located at 200 Beach 116th…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The holiday season is set to shine in Queens as Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park roll out festive events from parades to tree lightings, photos with Santa, and a cozy breakfast event for the holiday season. The festivities kick off at Queens Center, located at…
Nov. 12, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Q.E.D. Astoria is set to host four comedy events this week as part of the ongoing New York Comedy Festival. Q.E.D., a performance venue located at 27-16 23rd Ave., already hosted its inaugural event of the festival, a stand-up performance by Myq Kaplan, on… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry Bedlam broke out inside a jam-packed Corona barbershop on Friday evening when a man sought refuge from armed gang members who chased him on Roosevelt Avenue before a hero emerged to confront the gunman and prevent bloodshed. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights reported that an…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Housing units in Queens had the average cost of rent go up 3.28% in October 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the average rent in Queens rose from $2,803 in October 2023…