Mar. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Ten young adults in Astoria were honored for their community service as part of the HANAC Astoria Cornerstone Program last month. On Feb. 21st, 10 participants of the HANAC Astoria Cornerstone Program were honored for their leadership and community service. The program, which caters to about 250 young adults,…
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Mar. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry State Sen. Jessica Ramos, joined by other elected officials and safe streets advocates, rallied Friday to demand the NYS Assembly include Sammy’s Law and other traffic safety measures in the final state budget—just two days after 8-year-old Bayron Palomino Arroyo was struck and killed in her district while walking…
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Mar. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Queens Public Library is hosting a virtual round table with retired astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker tonight at 6:30 p.m. as part of their Women’s History Month programming. Baker- the 11th woman in the world to make it to space- grew up in Bayside and is the daughter of…
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Mar. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Flushing man was criminally charged in connection to a fatal collision that killed an 8-year-old boy in East Elmhurst on Wednesday afternoon.
Mar. 15, 2024 By admin March 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff A new indoor skydiving center has opened its doors in Long Island City, allowing beginners, adrenaline junkies, and seasoned divers the opportunity to experience freefalling through the air without the need for an aircraft or a parachute. iFLY Indoor Skydiving, which… Read more »
Mar. 15, 2024 By admin Mar. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Food enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Sunnyside Shines announces its 12th Annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week. Scheduled to run from March 20th through April 4th, the event promises to be a culinary delight, showcasing the neighborhood’s rich and diverse food scene. This year,… Read more »
Mar. 14, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The NYC Hospitality Alliance, a nonprofit that represents restaurants, released a first of its kind report this week with insights into where the city’s elected officials dine. The “District Dining Guide” highlights the go to restaurants, and favorite dish to order, of elected officials from the mayor to the city council. Since the Alliance’s founding in 2012, they’ve worked to bridge the gap between the government, press and the 20,000 eating and drinking establishments across the five boroughs. “Our City offers the best restaurants and flavors in the world, and we’re thrilled to release…
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Mar. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Queens Borough president’s office is hosting a Trans Day of Visibility event to celebrate trans pride in the local Queens community. The event is organized by the Queens Community House’s Queens Center for Gay Seniors, in partnership with other local organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community. The event will…
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Mar. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson and Czarinna Andres New York State Senators John Liu and Brad Hoylman-Sigal, along with State Assembly Member Steven Raga, joined forces with a broad coalition of journalists, civic organizations, and transparency advocates in Albany on Tuesday to call for crucial enhancements to New York’s Freedom of Information Laws (FOIL). Liu, represents Northeast Queens while Hoylman-Sigal, covers much of the west side of Manhattan. Raga represents several neighborhoods in Queens which include Woodside, Elmhurst, Maspeth, Jackson Heights, Astoria, and Middle Village. The legislators, in collaboration with the New York Coalition for Open Government and several…
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Mar. 13, 2024 Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens all increased from February 2023 to February 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average cost of rent for these types of units increased 3.1% over this span, from $2,715 in 2023 to $2,800 in 2024. The Ridgewood neighborhood saw the largest month-over-month rental price increase at 5.32% . Studios experienced the most significant increase in rental price. The average rental price for these units in Queens rose 6.11% year-over-year, from $2,169 last year to…
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