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Celebrate Mother’s Day with flowers from these Western Queens florists

May. 7, 2025 By jmilitello May 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello With Mother’s Day just days away, now is the perfect time to plan on picking up a stunning bouquet to show appreciation for the women in your life. In Western Queens, you’ll find an array of neighborhood flower shops offering fresh, beautiful arrangements…

Porter Airlines launches service at LaGuardia Terminal B with daily Toronto flights

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May. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Toronto-based airline has officially landed at North America’s top-ranked airport. LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, announced that Porter Airlines began operating from the terminal on Thursday, May 1. Porter Airlines, headquartered at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, is the third-largest…

Mount Sinai Queens names new president and COO following major hospital growth

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May. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 7, 2025 By Queens Post News Team Mount Sinai Health System has announced the promotion of Cameron R. Hernandez, MD, FACHE, to President and Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai Queens, recognizing his pivotal leadership in transforming the hospital’s financial and clinical performance. Located at 25-10 30th…

Afternoon tea meets floral charm at Ora La Casa De Las Flores in Sunnyside

May. 7, 2025 By jmilitello May 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Ora La Casa De Las Flores offers a thoughtful way to celebrate: its signature afternoon tea experience, set in a floral café that’s been quietly enchanting Sunnyside for weeks. Located at 42-08 43rd Ave., the half-florist,…

BP Richards calls on Trump to restore $150M in Queens flood mitigation funds

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May. 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards on Monday released the borough’s third-annual resiliency report, highlighting ongoing efforts to make Queens a “cleaner, greener” borough, while sharply criticizing the Trump Administration for slashing nearly $150 million in federal funding for local flood mitigation projects. The report’s release coincided with a…

Rite Aid to close all New York stores amid bankruptcy filing, including 13 in Queens

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May. 6, 2025 By Emily Davenport and QNS News Team Rite Aid will shutter all of its remaining New York locations in the coming months as part of a bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to multiple reports. The national drugstore chain, which currently operates 178 stores in the state and 1,240 stores nationwide, filed for…

More than a gym: Hard Knox Astoria builds community through martial arts

May. 6, 2025 By jmilitello May 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello Hard Knox Astoria may sound like a rough-and-tumble gym, but for many in the neighborhood, it’s a second home. Since opening in 2023 at 37-20 Astoria Blvd. S., the gym has provided more than just martial arts training. It offers a safe space…

Queens to gain three new public schools as part of citywide education expansion

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May. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Avilés-Ramos announced on Monday that seven new public schools will open across New York City for the 2025–2026 academic year, including three in Queens. The expansion aims to address classroom overcrowding, improve access to specialized learning programs and provide new…

Chick-fil-A to open in Woodside on May 8, replacing former Burger King near BQE

May. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is set to open Thursday, May 8, at the northeast corner of Northern Boulevard and 68th Street in Woodside. The space, previously occupied by Burger King, will bring approximately 70 new jobs and a $25,000 donation to fight…