Jun. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29, marking the most significant overhaul of the borough’s bus routes in nearly 70 years. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees under clear skies, commuters gathered at stops across Queens, largely taking…
June 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Get Fit Sunnyside, the annual fitness campaign encouraging Sunnyside residents to get active through discounted classes and healthy food deals, has returned for its fourth year, just in time for summer. Hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), the campaign launched Wednesday, June 25, and runs through… Read more »
Jun. 16, 2025 By sobrien June 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of people visited Culture Lab LIC Saturday for the fourth-annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival, celebrating Irish music and culture as well as the importance of diversity in Long Island City. The event, co-presented by the New York Irish Center and the McManus…
June 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Tenants in a Sunnyside apartment building say they’re being harassed, intimidated, and even threatened with deportation simply for requesting basic repairs—sparking a rally on Saturday led by Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Woodside on the Move (WOTM), and the Met Council on Housing to demand accountability and tenant protections. The… Read more »
June 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Residents on both sides of the Newtown Creek in Blissville and Greenpoint have raised concerns about alleged pollution from a green asphalt contractor on Railroad Avenue. Green Asphalt, located at 37-98 Railroad Ave., replaces traditional asphalt mixes with recycled asphalt, stating that recycled mixes help reduce costs for contractors… Read more »
Jun. 5, 2025 By sobrien June 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Residents on both sides of the Newtown Creek in Blissville and Greenpoint have raised concerns about alleged pollution from a green asphalt contractor on Railroad Avenue. Green Asphalt, located at 37-98 Railroad Ave., replaces traditional asphalt mixes with recycled asphalt, stating that recycled…
June 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Claire Valdez emphasized the importance of community solidarity in resisting the Trump Administration during her first town hall in Sunnyside since taking office earlier this year. Valdez, who won the District 37 State Assembly seat last year by defeating Johanna Carmona and incumbent Juan Ardila, said New… Read more »
May. 12, 2025 By sobrien May 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of elected officials and community advocates gathered in Astoria Sunday for a street co-naming in honor of former Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer’s late mother, Elizabeth White Marcum. Attorney-General Letitia James, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Member Tiffany Cabán…
Mar. 6, 2025 By sobrien March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have expressed support for increases in state funding for New York State Parks following calls from activists for Park Advocacy Day in Albany last week. Rob Basch, president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy…
March 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Thousands lined Skillman Avenue Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 26th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade in Sunnyside, with organizers stating that the 2025 parade took on increased significance following a slew of executive orders from President Donald Trump targeting DEI and the trans community. The parade, which featured… Read more »