Mar. 13, 2025 By bparry March 13, 2025 By Bill Parry As the sun set over Astoria Park on Sunday evening, casting long shadows across the soccer field, an unexpected intruder wrecked the bucolic scene. A 17-year-old on a scooter sped across the pitch and onto the surrounding running track, colliding with a 63-year-old…
Mar. 13, 2025 QNS News Team Skygazers in Queens are in for a celestial treat as a “blood moon” graces the night sky during a total lunar eclipse early Friday morning. This rare event will transform the moon into a reddish hue, offering a spectacular sight for those willing to stay up late or…
Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Asian-themed food hall is set to open in Long Island City this May, bringing a wide selection of eateries inspired by the night markets of Asia. LIC Food Hall, located at 27-17 42nd Rd. in Star Tower LIC near Queensboro Plaza,…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is gaining traction in the borough where he was raised, securing his first Queens lawmaker endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. On Thursday, Queens Democratic Assembly Members Stacy Pheffer Amato, Vivian Cook, and Sam Berger announced their support for Cuomo’s bid for City…
Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow elected officials and representatives from a number of non-profits advocating for gender equality at the State Capitol in Albany last week to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to center gender equity in the FY26 Budget. González-Rojas, the…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino development adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing. The City Council voted 41-2 in favor of the proposal, a planned development by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry In just his second year at the helm of the St. John’s Red Storm, basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named Big East Coach of the Year on Wednesday after leading his squad to its first outright regular season conference championship in 40 years and matched a…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced on Monday that his office received 912 applications for appointment to the borough’s 14 community boards this year. Among them, 665 applications came from individuals not currently serving on a board, demonstrating heightened civic engagement across the borough. The latest figures…
Mar. 12, 2025 By emarshall March 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Residential leasing has been launched for all 499 units in the Jasper, a mixed-use development at 2-33 50th Ave., just half a block away from Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City. The units range in size from studios to three-bedrooms. The…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Musica Reginae Productions (MRP) is marking its 25th anniversary with a dynamic lineup of performances that showcase the diverse cultures and musical traditions of Queens. Since its founding in 2000, MRP has been dedicated to providing the local community with affordable, family-friendly live music, ranging from classical and…