Dec. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry QNS is looking back at our top stories throughout 2024 as we look forward to 2025. In terms of crime, the borough was shaken by several high-profile murders, police shootings and drug gang takedowns, many of which shocked the entire city. Here are some of the top 2024…
Dec. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien As 2024 turns into 2025, QNS is looking back on its most popular stories from each month of the year. From new store openings to popular new pop-up festivals, a variety of stories have captured our readers’ attention throughout the year. Below, we offer a look at the…
Dec. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, who represents New York’s 5th District, which covers southeast Queens and parts of Nassau County, and U.S. Representative Pete Sessions, who represents Texas’ 17th District, which covers areas including Waco and College Station, have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at alleviating financial burdens for…
Police say an attempted robbery turned massive brawl on board a Queens train early on Sunday morning left a man stabbed to death. The incident unfolded aboard a Manhattan-bound 7 train as it rolled into the Woodside-61st Street Station at around 12:35 a.m. on Dec. 22. According to police sources, two suspects — who…
Dec. 20, 2024 By Emily Davenport and QNS News Team After decades of helping New Yorkers celebrate life’s biggest moments, Party City is throwing its final party—announcing the closure of all its stores, including its last two locations in Queens. On Friday, Dec. 20, CEO Barry Litwin informed corporate employees during a meeting that…
Dec. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Governor Kathy Hochul visited Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst on Thursday, engaging with local residents amid their holiday shopping to discuss the rising cost of living in New York and to promote her proposal to deliver Inflation Reduction checks aimed at easing financial burdens for New Yorkers. Hochul,…
Dec. 20, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College is inviting internationally-trained nurses living in New York City to apply for the NYC Welcome Back Center, a tuition-free program that helps nurses transition into the US healthcare sector as Registered Nurses. The program, which is open to New York State… Read more »
Dec. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 19, 2024 By Jessica Militello With the colder months officially here, Off the Hook in Astoria offers the perfect cozy spot to enjoy a range of delicious dishes, from fresh seafood to meat and vegetarian options. During the holiday season, the restaurant introduces new winter menu items while… Read more »
Dec. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry Hundreds of warehouse workers and drivers walked off the job and joined the picket line outside the massive DBK4 Amazon fulfillment center in Maspeth on Thursday morning as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) launched the largest strike ever against the $2 trillion corporation in New York City,…
Dec. 19, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway A Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Long Island City and Fresh Meadows has launched a holiday food drive to combat hunger across NYC and Long Island. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is serving up more than just delicious meals — it’s dishing out hope for those… Read more »