Feb. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Girl Scouts of Greater New York kicked off another successful cookie-selling season last month, featuring popular favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas. While buying a box of cookies is often associated with enjoying a delicious treat and discovering new flavors, it also supports the organization’s larger mission…
Feb. 5, 2025 By QNS News Team Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been rumored for months to be considering a run for mayor of New York City — and three straight polls suggest voters would easily back him over Mayor Eric Adams and the rest of the Democratic primary field. Elected three times as…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of celebrants gathered at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan 30, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Queens residents from the Asian diaspora came together to celebrate the festive holiday. Many locals donned red, a symbol of prosperity, and their traditional attire, including…
Two state lawmakers running against Eric Adams in this year’s Democratic mayoral primary took the chance to attack him in person over his budget cuts to New York City child care programs during a marathon Albany budget hearing on Tuesday. State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens) and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Queens) both pressed Adams…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Amid the busy month of February, with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and even snow days, it can be easy to lose track of your running schedule. During these cold winter months, the urge to stay indoors and avoid the harsh winds is strong. However, having the support of…
New York State Attorney General Letitia James and other political leaders are demanding action after at least two New York City-based providers of gender-affirming care halted appointments for young patients in light of the Trump administration’s executive order vowing to pull federal funding for institutions offering such care, according to media reports and elected…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway For the past 30 years, Power Women has served as a significant symbol of recognition for countless influential women while also fostering valuable connections. Victoria Schneps started this journey in 1994 with just one newspaper, The Queens Courier, which she launched from her living room. Today, her visionary…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway This February, Queens Public Library (QPL) is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month with an exciting lineup of over 70 events and activities. From author talks and concerts to theater performances and art exhibits, QPL is spotlighting the many facets of Black heritage and culture with…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Christian Murray Con Edison has filed plans with the state to raise gas and electricity rates in 2026, aiming to boost revenue for clean energy investments and infrastructure upgrades. The proposal, submitted to the New York State Public Service Commission on Friday, calls for an average 11.4% increase in electric…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Republican council members are contesting the recent election of Council Member David Carr as the Republican Caucus Minority Leader. The vote took place in person at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan 28, with only three of the six Republican Caucus members in attendance. The members present…