Apr. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Stacy Bliagos, executive director of HANAC, an Astoria-based Hellenic non-profit organization, spoke exclusively to QNS about the organization’s dedication to helping Queens’ most vulnerable residents. Originally founded in 1972 by reporter George Douris, the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC) is a social services organization based out of Astoria…
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Museum of the Moving Image to launch ‘Open Worlds’ a free community hub in western Queens
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced the launch of “Open Worlds,” a groundbreaking initiative to transform the museum into one of the largest free community hubs in western Queens. Executive Director Aziz Isham announced Tuesday that Open Worlds will… Read more »
Queens World Film Festival lights up Astoria: A night of global filmmakers and local cheers for the 13th season
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens World Film Festival brought together dozens of featured filmmakers for a warm, welcoming night to kick off its 13th season. Most of the filmmakers were able to attend in person on Tuesday evening at Sac’s Place in Astoria, just next door to the… Read more »
Spring refresh: 10 unique home stores to check out in Western Queens
Apr. 18, 2024 By admin Apr. 18, 2024 By Amanda Salazar Spring isn’t just a time for cleaning — it’s also a time of fresh starts and renewal. If you’ve been considering redesigning your home, now is the perfect time to renew your space. Whether it’s as big as a complete overhaul of your home’s… Read more »
Crunching the Queens crime numbers: grand larcenies down across borough, rapes halved in the north, robberies decrease in the south
Apr. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of grand larcenies across Queens was down during the 28-day period from March 18 to April 14, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. At the same time, rapes and robberies decreased significantly in…
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Schneps Media celebrates the 2024 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners at Terrace on the Park
Apr. 16, 2024 QNS News Team The 2024 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners gathered on Wednesday, April 10th, for a night of celebrations at the Penthouse at Terrace in The Park, a Flushing Meadows—Corona Park venue boasting beautiful views of the city’s famous skyline. This year, over 400 businesses won the coveted Bethpage Best…
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Average rental price in Queens increases nearly 3.5% year-over-year: report
Apr. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units across Queens increased 3.42% year-over-year from March 2023 to March 2024, according to a report released by the real estate firm M.N. S. Real Estate. Studios experienced the most significant year-over-year increase, with the average rental price rising 7.2%,…
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Local leaders discuss hurdles in the transition to clean energy at Schneps NY Energy Conference
Apr. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan At the New York Energy Conference organized by Schneps Media, key figures in the Queens community gathered to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the ongoing transition to clean energy amid New York’s ambitious climate goals. The event on April 10 at the Bulova Center in Astoria centered around…
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Register early for the LIC Waterfront 5K Run/Walk by Earth Day for discount
Apr. 15, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 15, 2024 Sponsored Post Organizers of the LIC Waterfront 5K Run/Walk are encouraging people to sign up for this year’s event before Apr. 22 to take advantage of a $5 discount. The ninth-annual Waterfront 5K event takes place on June 1, 2024, and is organized by Hunters Point Park… Read more »
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing
Apr. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of people packed the Claire Shulman Theater in Corona on Apr. 12, as they waited in anticipation for Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ “State of the Borough” address. The large crowd, who filled the 472-seat theater that is part of Flushing Meadows Corona Park’s iconic Queens Theatre, consisted…
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