Nov. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A group of civic-minded middle school students spearheaded a volunteer effort at the Astoria Park Alliance’s Annual Fall Leaf Fest on Saturday, Nov. 16. The students from IS 141, located on 21st Avenue in Astoria, were inspired by their love for Astoria Park… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_84889" align="aligncenter" width="680"] The FDNY battled a 2-alarm house fire on Steinway Street in Astoria on Tuesday night. Via Citizen App[/caption]
Nov. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry
Nov. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Several Corona residents and local activists gathered outside an alleged brothel on 111th Street Tuesday afternoon to demand that authorities permanently shutter the establishment. Activists led by Let’s Improve Roosevelt Ave. President Ramon Ramirez-Baez and former Council Member Hiram Monserrate gathered at the… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) broke ground on a new 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South Monday following an almost decade-long battle for a new school in the neighborhood. PS 341 Q, located at 1-50 54th Ave. near the Long… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement brought the Queens community together this past weekend for its annual Thanksgiving feast. The non-profit hosted the 17th Annual Fall Family Feast at the Riis Settlement Community Center in the Queensbridge Houses on Saturday,… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of local parents and PTA presidents joined Council Member Julie Won at the site of a planned K-8 school in Court Square Sunday to protest against the decision to delay the opening of the new school by one year until September 2028. The… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital is encouraging Queens residents to apply for lung cancer screenings in a bid to increase the chances of early treatment for the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the hospital is reaching out to all who fit the screening… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_84784" align="aligncenter" width="680"] An Astoria woman jumped from her third-floor apartment at Marine Terrace to escape her knife-wielding son on Friday night, suffering a broken leg. Via Google Maps[/caption]
Nov. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry
Nov. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 15, 2024 By Kathryn Greene Nestled on 28th Avenue just off Steinway Street, Moroccan Bites by Siham may appear unassuming at first glance, but stepping inside reveals a delightful experience. The restaurant’s vibrant decor immediately captivates guests, with a striking mural of traditional Moroccan geometric patterns, known as… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2024 By Jessica Militello Sunnyside welcomed its latest spot for relaxation and creativity last month: Melting Cups, a café, lounge, and art gallery all rolled into one. The shop, located at 43-45 40th St., is owned by Sunnyside resident Mario Nnani and embodies years of passion and preparation. Initially launching his dream as… Read more »