Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 23, 2025 By Queens Post News Team Dozens gathered at Culture Lab on Saturday, June 21, for the Trans Joy Pride Palooza, an open-air art market and celebration of transgender and non-binary creativity. The event, which ran from 2 to 10 p.m. at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team With just days left before the Democratic primary, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined more than 200 working-class New Yorkers at a get-out-the-vote rally Saturday afternoon in Jackson Heights. Held at Diversity Plaza and backed by longtime supporters including CAAAV Voice, DRUM Beats, and…
Jun. 23, 2025 By emarshall June 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 5-story residential building with eight housing units at 30-16 23rd St. in Astoria. The proposed building would be 50 feet tall and yield 6,210 square feet of space. With an average unit scope of…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello With a sweltering heatwave gripping Queens this week, working from home might be just a little too stifling. Fortunately, the borough is filled with welcoming spaces that make remote work both productive and refreshing. Whether you’re looking to cut down on your AC use, need stronger Wi-Fi, or…
Jun. 23, 2025 By sobrien June 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 2,000 LaGuardia Community College students celebrated their graduation at the college’s 53rd Commencement Ceremony Friday morning, which toasted the resiliency of LaGuardia’s student body. Kenneth Adams, president of LaGuardia Community College, also celebrated increased enrollment, improved grades and increased participation in…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As the end of Community Education Council (CEC) District 24 Vice President and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Representative Connie Altamirano’s term approaches at the end of June, she has reflected on her decades of service to the Queens community, including her four years in CEC 24. Altamirano has…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres As temperatures soar into the 90s this week, New York City officials have activated more than 600 cooling centers across the five boroughs to offer residents safe, air-conditioned relief. The city is also opening its doors to pets at select sites, including libraries, senior centers and participating Petco…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A Flushing man with a long record of endurance-driven pilgrimages for peace, faith and remembrance is once again receiving international recognition. Victor Mooney, 59, presented a commemorative pennant to Pope Leo XIV during a recent Jubilee Audience in Vatican City, marking a highlight in his latest spiritual endeavor:…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Many street vendors in New York City face significant challenges from the moment they set up their stands, striving to make an honest living. With more than 20,000 food vendors operating across the five boroughs, an estimated 75% do so without a license or permit, due in large…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Adam Daly A 25-year-old mother and her 11-month-old daughter were hospitalized Friday morning after being sprayed with an “unknown substance” during a dispute with an irate straphanger over a cellphone aboard the M train in Long Island City, according to police. The assault occurred around 11 a.m. on a southbound…