Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced this year’s Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 20, with a record number of streets going car-free. New Yorkers can expect an action packed day filled with fun activities and educational events related to environmentalism, climate…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Emily Davenport A New Jersey earthquake shook and stirred New York City Friday morning, leaving residents rattled by the most powerful tremor to hit the five boroughs in more than a decade. At around 10:30 a.m. on April 5, a reported 4.8 magnitude earthquake originated 3 miles north of Lebanon, NJ, about 60…
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Apr. 5, 2024 QNS News Team With the pressing importance of sustainable living and the pursuit of clean energy gaining momentum, Schneps Media is at the forefront, organizing a pivotal event designed to delve into the intricacies of fostering clean energy at accessible costs. The New York Energy Conference is set for April 10, hosted…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, Apr. 8, from 1-5 p.m. This special event will be conducted in their outdoor field located at 47-01 111th St. in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This is a ticketed event, with…
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Apr. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced his 2024 class of community board appointees on Thursday, Apr. 4. Out of 848 applicants, 355 public servants have been chosen to serve across the borough’s 14 community boards for the next two years, marking the largest influx of new members during…
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Apr. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A Little Neck mansion at 53-27 254th St. has become the most expensive rental in Queens, with a monthly lease of $11,200. This Mediterranean style single-family home is more than 9,184 total square feet. Originally built in 2004, this property was once owned by New York Mets legend and…
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Apr. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of vehicle thefts across Queens went up during the 28-day period from March 4 through March 31, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. At the same time, burglaries throughout the borough declined. Over…
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Apr. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall From 2012-2022, the housing stock in Queens County increased 8.5%, according to a study by the construction software, insurance and related services organization Construction Coverage. The percentage increase over the 10-year-period is the same as that of the entire country, based on the study where nearly 800 counties were…
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Apr. 1, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_72583" align="alignnone" width="808"] A Woodside man was arraigned Friday in Queens Supreme Court on attempted murder and other crimes for his random stabbing spree that left three neighbors wounded. Screenshot via CitizenApp[/caption]
Apr. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
Apr. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Something out of this world is coming to Queens. Make sure to look up -with protective glasses on Apr. 8th, as the partial solar eclipse will make its way to New York City. The full path of obstruction won’t be on display for city goers, but that doesn’t mean…
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