Jun. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Home prices more than doubled in 24 neighborhoods across New York City over the past decade—including seven in Queens—according to a new report from real estate research site PropertyShark that highlights dramatic shifts in the city’s housing market between 2014 and 2024. The Queens neighborhoods to experience this…
Jun. 4, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Filipino American Democratic Club of New York (FADCNY) has announced its first-ever slate of endorsements for the 2025 New York City primary election, signaling a growing political presence for one of the city’s fastest-growing Asian American communities. The endorsements, released Monday, June 2, span a wide range…
Jun. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As New York City grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, CityFHEPS, a city-funded voucher program for low-income households, has played an increasingly prominent role in securing housing for some of the poorest residents in the city. But the program, which has grown astronomically since its inception in 2018,…
Jun. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Robert Holden sharply criticized fellow City Council members on Thursday, May 29 following the Public Safety Executive Budget hearing, accusing them of hypocrisy for voicing concerns about the city’s e-bike crisis while refusing to back proposed legislation he says would directly address the issue. Holden’s comments…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Dashiell Allen and QNS News Team Thousands filled the streets of Jackson Heights on Sunday, June 1, for the 32nd annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival, launching Pride Month in New York City with a resounding message of “defiant joy” and political urgency. Led by local elected officials, LGBTQ leaders,…
May. 30, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As the summer solstice approaches in June, so does a vibrant season of road races across the city. With rising temperatures comes rising excitement, offering runners of all levels a chance to hit the pavement and connect with the local running community. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or…
May. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Forest Hills Stadium’s summer concert series is set to return this weekend with a performance from Bloc Party on Saturday, May 31. The 2025 series will feature 22 different events between May 31 and Oct. 25, when Big Thief closes out the summer series. The series also features…
May. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents reported the highest well-being score among New York City’s five boroughs, according to a new report from the nonprofit Measure of America. The findings, based on data collected through 2022 and published via the organization’s data and mapping platform DATA2GO.NYC, show that Queens earned a well-being…
May. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York City’s curbside composting program has reached a new milestone, with more than 5.4 million pounds of compostable material collected between May 18 and May 24, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The total marks the highest amount collected in a single week since the city…
May. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson New York City residents can take advantage of more than 450 public computer centers across the five boroughs, offering free access to technology and training aimed at closing the digital divide. Operated by the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), the centers—including 128 locations in Queens—provide free…