Jun. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 27, 2025 By Dean Moses Police arrested a man Thursday who allegedly pepper-sprayed a mother and her 11-month-old daughter aboard a Queens subway train last week, just one day after the NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect to the public. Edward Vargas, 34, was apprehended by…
Jun. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Gov. Kathy Hochul visited LaGuardia Airport Thursday afternoon to celebrate enhancements of the Healthy Terminals Act, which provides improved health care and leave benefits for workers at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International and LaGuardia airports. Hochul gathered with airport workers and leaders from service workers unions SEIU 32BJ…
Jun. 26, 2025 By sobrien June 26, 2025 Queens Post News Team A number of elected officials have condemned an alleged ICE raid that occurred in Sunnyside earlier this month and called for expanded “know your rights” outreach in the neighborhood. Immigrant residents, meanwhile, say the incident has left them more cautious about leaving…
Jun. 26, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens residents can make a splash this summer as New York City’s public outdoor pools officially open for the season on Friday, June 27, just in time for school break and soaring temperatures. Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa announced the launch of the…
Jun. 26, 2025 By bparry June 26, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD has released surveillance images of the culprit they say is behind a pepper spray attack on a mother and her 11-month-old daughter in broad daylight at a Long Island City subway station on the morning of Friday, June 20. The 25-year-old…
Jun. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has announced a free weekend of concerts at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park next month, featuring a diverse lineup of musical acts headlined by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots, known as the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The two-day celebration…
Jun. 25, 2025 By emarshall June 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sales have been launched by the full-service real estate agency Charney Brokerage at the new luxury condominium at 40-21 27th St. in Long Island City. The 6-story building features nine boutique condos, which range in size from one-bedroom to two-bedroom. The prices range…
Jun. 25, 2025 By QNS News Team As New York City faces a prolonged heatwave, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning Queens residents—and all New Yorkers—against illegally opening fire hydrants, citing serious safety and water infrastructure concerns. New York City is currently experiencing a heat wave, with at least three consecutive days…
Jun. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters turned out across the borough on Tuesday to cast ballots in one of the most closely watched mayoral primaries in recent memory. From Astoria to Jamaica, residents navigated long lines, scorching temperatures and a crowded field of candidates to make their voices heard. According to preliminary…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters selected nominees for three Civil Court judgeships in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, with Sheridan C. Chu, Eve Cho Guillergan, and Juliette-Noor Haji holding strong leads in their respective races, according to unofficial results from the New York City Board of Elections. Chu defeated attorney John J.…