Jan. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Members Robert Holden, Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino have called on the MTA to pause congestion pricing until a number of ongoing lawsuits are resolved. The Queens council members belong to the New York City Council’s Common Sense Caucus, which issued a joint statement on Monday…
Jan. 2, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A woman has died after being struck by an MTA bus at the intersection of 31st Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria on Thursday, Jan. 2. The woman, who was approximately 50-60 years of age, was struck while crossing southbound on Ditmars Boulevard and 31st… Read more »
Jan. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson A local Rockaway resident is hosting an event for collectible enthusiasts of all ages. Robert “Bob” Groff is hosting his seventh Queens Culture Clash on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Knights of Colombus, located at 333 Beach 90th St. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3…
Jan. 2, 2025 By Bill Parry A storied Queens political career drew to a close on New Year’s Eve when Jeffrion Aubry officially retired from the New York State Assembly, where he represented East Elmhurst and Corona in Albany for over three decades. The Port Authority announced the renaming and dedication of the LaGuardia…
Jan. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an effort to reduce the piles of black trash bags lining city streets, New York City residents have been required since Nov. 12 to place their curbside trash in secure containers. The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) mandate applies to all properties with one to nine residential…
Jan. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two community college students are achieving their dreams of higher education with a prestigious leadership program. Sabreen Qaisar and Tabia Tarannum are two first-generation college students who have been accepted to Kaplan Educational Foundation’s Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP). They are part of a cohort of 11 community college students…
Dec. 31, 2024 By emarshall Dec. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed to demolish two 1-story buildings at 54-03 and 54-11 Queens Blvd. in Woodside. According to the applications, these demolitions are being conducted in large part due to concerns about the stability of these structures. No plans have yet been submitted… Read more »
Dec. 31, 2024 By Colum Motherway Union and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition were given a reason to celebrate after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law on Sunday, Dec. 22. The legislation will go into effect on June 1, 2025, to reduce…
Dec. 31, 2024 QNS News team Time is running out for Queens residents to select their favorite businesses in the 2025 Best of the Boro awards. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight, with winners earning the prestigious “Best of the Boro” title in hundreds of categories spanning dining, retail, healthcare, and more. Organized by…
Dec. 30, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 30, 2024 By Colum Motherway Rise Light & Power, the owners and operators of the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City, hosted their fourth annual toy giveaway on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of their Renewable Ravenswood initiative to support the Queens community. Rise donated over 2,000 toys… Read more »