Jan. 31, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88359" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly slashed a man across his face when he asked her to leave his church in Astoria. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 31, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an emotional and heartfelt speech at the latest Community Education Council 24 (CEC) meeting, Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announced her retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in public education. Caccavale, who has been a vital part of School District 24 for the past decade, shared her ‘surprising’ but…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…
Jan. 30, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88299" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad released new surveillance images of the suspect wanted for attempted rape in East Elmhurst. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry and Dean Moses
Jan. 30, 2025 Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Newtown High School, a historic institution in Elmhurst known for its diverse student body and strong community engagement, hosted a lively Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24. The event, marking the Year of the Snake, was held at the school’s auditorium. It featured traditional…
Jan. 30, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88283" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The FDNY battled a three-alarm fire at a commercial recycling facility on the Queens side of Newtown Creek on Wednesday night. Photos courtesy of FDNY[/caption]
Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry
Ten alleged gun runners and members of the infamous Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang indicted in Queens this week posed extraordinary dangers to the public, police and even their own family members, law enforcement officials charged Wednesday. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and police officials illustrated the incredibly brazen behavior…
Jan. 30, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The future of 44-36 Vernon Blvd., a 672,000-square-foot Department of Education building in Long Island City, is taking a significant step forward as the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) plans to issue a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) on behalf of… Read more »
Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens accounted for ten of the 50 most expensive New York City neighborhoods to reside in 2024, according to a report by the real estate data site PropertyShark. Despite the borough’s prevalence on the list, none of its neighborhoods ranked among the top ten most expensive neighborhoods. Hunters…