Apr. 1, 2025 By sobrien April 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Assembly Member Claire Valdez joined members of the Aviation High School community to celebrate the co-naming of “Aviation High School Boulevard” at the intersection of 36th Street and Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. Won,…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow…
Apr. 1, 2025 QNS News Team Boba lovers rejoice! Queens officials have declared bubble tea as the borough’s official beverage. While the world’s most diverse borough has a vast array of concoctions to choose from, the fruity-flavored tapioca ball-filled beverage reigns supreme to represent Queens. Bubble tea, a Taiwanese beverage that originated in the…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Ready, set, go! The second annual Queens Marathon Expo will be held on Saturday, Mar. 29, at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Hosted by Queens Distance Runners (QDR), the Queens Marathon Expo is an event where registered participants of the Queens Marathon gather to pick up…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens was alive with Irish spirit on Wednesday, March 26, as Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The event took place at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Queens Borough Hall, located at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens, and featured…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. James Sanders, who represents the 10th District in Queens, is urging all 23andMe customers to delete their genetic data following the company’s bankruptcy filing last week. The move comes amid concerns that the company’s extensive genetic database could potentially fall into the hands of an unknown…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In a heartfelt tribute to the late Claire Shulman, former Queens Borough President, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens has officially renamed The Pavilion building as the “Claire Shulman Pavilion.” This recognition comes after a vote by the health system’s Board of Directors on Thursday, March 27, and honors Shulman’s…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has finally arrived, and the Queens County Farm Museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, is the perfect place to embrace the season. With a variety of exciting activities, the farm offers a chance to enjoy the warmer weather and witness the renewal of farm life and…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A new entrepreneurship initiative is empowering LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by the justice system with career skills and economic opportunities. The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has partnered with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch a groundbreaking entrepreneurship program designed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals who have been previously…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel Queens is home to a large number of Black-owned establishments spanning various industries, from cuisine and fashion to music and art. These businesses not only contribute to the borough’s economic growth but also reflect the resilience and creativity of Black entrepreneurs. Many of these establishments draw on the…