Nov. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Bay Ridge embraced Greek street fashion on Nov. 15, as Greek-American streetwear designer Despina Kotsis brought her urban wear collection to Third Avenue. The 24-year-old hosted a pop-up event titled “I’m Happier in Greece” outside Omonia Cafe, drawing Greeks and non-Greeks alike for an afternoon and evening of…
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NYC rental market sees rise in concessions as competition cools and inventory grows: report
Nov. 20, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Competition among renters in New York City cooled in October 2024 to the degree that 19.7% of listings were offering concessions on rent, marking the highest level in the city since July 2021 at 22.7%, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. The rise…
School Construction Authority breaks ground at 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) broke ground on a new 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South Monday following an almost decade-long battle for a new school in the neighborhood. PS 341 Q, located at 1-50 54th Ave. near the Long… Read more »
Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby
Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) and the New York Red Bulls are set to face off in the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday in the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup Playoffs, but they will do so in an almost half-empty Citi Field. NYCFC has…
Genre-blending music star Post Malone to bring his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ to Citi Field in June 2025
Nov. 19, 2024 QNS News Team Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated music star Post Malone is set to bring his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ to Citi Field in June 2025. The performer is set to take over Citi Field in Flushing on June 4, 2025, as part of his largest headlining tour, Post Malone Presents The…
Riis Settlement spreads Thanksgiving cheer at 17th annual Fall Family Feast in Queensbridge
Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement brought the Queens community together this past weekend for its annual Thanksgiving feast. The non-profit hosted the 17th Annual Fall Family Feast at the Riis Settlement Community Center in the Queensbridge Houses on Saturday,… Read more »
Parents and Council Member Julie Won protest one-year delay of Court Square school opening
Nov. 19, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of local parents and PTA presidents joined Council Member Julie Won at the site of a planned K-8 school in Court Square Sunday to protest against the decision to delay the opening of the new school by one year until September 2028. The… Read more »
Block party celebrates opening of Malt Drive Park in Long Island City, adding waterfront access and community space
Nov. 18, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 18, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of people attended a block party Saturday to celebrate the opening of Malt Drive Park, an expansive new park along the Newtown Creek waterfront in Hunter’s Point South. The park, which officially opened to the public at 55-1 2nd St. on Oct. 17,… Read more »
Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan
Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street. Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a…
Sunnyside’s new café and art hub, Melting Cups, blends culture, creativity, and community
Nov. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 15, 2024 By Jessica Militello Sunnyside welcomed its latest spot for relaxation and creativity last month: Melting Cups, a café, lounge, and art gallery all rolled into one. The shop, located at 43-45 40th St., is owned by Sunnyside resident Mario Nnani and embodies years of passion and… Read more »