Mar. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry A 13-year-old boy was arrested by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force and booked at the 114th Precinct in Astoria on Friday, Mar. 8, where he was charged with a slew of crimes for an incident that occurred on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 28. An NYPD spokesman could… Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By admin March 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won and a New York City consulting firm have launched a survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents, workers, students, and individuals with ties to the Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue area. This survey is part of the ongoing “Heart of… Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By admin March 8, 2024 By Max Murray At 23 years old, maintaining an active lifestyle had always been my norm. However, after starting my career, I found myself prioritizing work over workouts. Despite sporadic basketball games and uninspiring gym sessions, I couldn’t find the right fit until I stumbled upon CrossFit…. Read more »
Mar. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching on Mar. 17, and celebrations have already begun, with an array of events lined up for the following weekend to extend the festive spirit. The Wolfhound on 30th Ave. in Astoria is hosting its second annual bar crawl on March 23. It is… Read more »
Mar. 7, 2024 By Staff Report A New York chain specializing in Philly cheesesteaks has opened its doors on 31st Avenue. Chiddy’s Cheese Steaks, which was started by founded Mike Chidester as a food truck in Long Island in 2014, opened its doors at 37-03 31st Ave. in February at a location previously occupied by… Read more »
Mar. 7, 2024 By admin
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Chris Herman
Mar. 7, 2024 By ishkurhan March 7, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A free mammogram bus for breast cancer screening is coming to Long Island City this weekend. The bus will be parked outside The Floating Hospital located at 21-04 41st Ave. on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The mobile mammography bus,… Read more »
Mar. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Emmy-nominated actor Kal Penn is coming to Astoria to help his friend Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani secure a third term representing western Queens. The “Coffee with Kal’ fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Mar. 7 from 7-9 p.m. The ticketed event will feature coffee and conversation at an undisclosed location… Read more »
Mar. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff Astoria-based arts space Q.E.D. will host its tenth-annual Oscar Watch Party to celebrate the 96th Academy Awards on March 10. The event, which takes place at the Q.E.D theater at 27-16 23rd Ave. in Astoria, includes trivia, ballots, food, games, and prizes. Q.E.D., the only woman-owned… Read more »
Mar. 4, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_72112" align="alignnone" width="874"] A homeless man from Brooklyn was arrested and charged in the bloody beating of a commuter at the Queens Plaza subway station last month. NYPD[/caption]
March 4, 2024 By Bill Parry