Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson An annual celebration of urban life and culture is returning to New York City. The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) has announced its full list of walks for Jane’s Walk NYC 2025, held from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4. Over 200 free walks are…
Apr. 18, 2025 By sobrien April 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will celebrate the launch of its outdoor season at the beginning of May, ushering in a season of outdoor live music performances, cultural festivals and dog-friendly events. The outdoor space, officially rebranded as “The Lot” for the 2025 summer outdoor…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The cost of rent for apartments in Queens continued to trend upwards year-over-year in March 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units all experienced price increases over this period of time. The average rent across the borough…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Four prominent Southeast Queens leaders have announced their endorsement of Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine in his campaign for New York City comptroller. Levine’s campaign shared the news exclusively with QNS on Thursday, April 17, naming Assembly Members Vivian Cook and Alicia Hyndman, former City Council Member and…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Dr. Ifeanyi Oguagha As physicians of color at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we regularly witness how representation in healthcare can save lives. Our patients – who, like us, are predominantly people of color – walk through our doors not only with medical concerns but also often carrying…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Jessica Militello The wait is almost over—your favorite foodie festival is back. The Queens Night Market will officially kick off its milestone 10th anniversary season this Saturday, April 19, with a special ticketed sneak preview night at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Originally slated to launch with a pair of preview…
Apr. 17, 2025 By sobrien April 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over 100 New Yorkers flocked to Ditmars Boulevard Wednesday evening as Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony visited local cannabis dispensary Terp Bros as part of the New York launch of his cannabis brand “STAYME7O.” Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star widely regarded as one of…
Schneps Media, the parent company of amNewYork, is partnering with the city’s Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and Pix11 to host a series of debates for citywide races ahead of the hotly contested June 24 Democratic primary. Pix11 will broadcast five debates in the competitive primaries for mayor, comptroller, and public advocate in early June.…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway The City Council’s bipartisan Common Sense Caucus has filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of municipal retirees fighting to maintain their traditional Medicare supplemental health insurance. The brief, submitted in a closely watched class action lawsuit, marks the third time…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Zellnor Myrie held a press conference outside an Astoria daycare center Wednesday morning to advocate for extending the pilot program offering free extended hours for New York City preschoolers. Diki Daycare Center, located at 30-81 Steinway St., is one of the 64 pre-K and 3-K programs…