Nov. 20, 2024 By Colum Motherway

The Friends of Ridgewood Library will host a “Friendsgiving” on Thursday, Nov. 21, in the auditorium at 20-12 Madison St.

The manager and enforcer of a Flushing-based sex trafficking and prostitution ring were convicted on Tuesday by a federal jury in Brooklyn on felony charges, including assault in aid of racketeering and Hobbs Act robbery, following a month-long trial.

The jury found Siyang Chen, 35, of Queens, guilty of sex trafficking conspiracy, several assaults in-aid-of-racketeering, and Hobbs Act conspiracy and convicted Yichu Chen, 22, also of Queens, of the robbery and assault of a sex worker. Siyang Chen has now been convicted on all counts in a superseding indictment with which he was charged. When sentenced, he faces up to life in prison, and Yichu Chen faces up to 20 years in prison.

Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway

The NYPD has recently stepped up its presence across local parks in District 30 at the request of Council Member Robert Holden.

Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway

The 104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol (G-COP), the largest and most active civilian patrol in New York City, is concluding its 2024 community service activities and will resume operations on Good Friday in 2025.

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.

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.

Nov. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi has announced the launch of a comprehensive 7-day-per-week street-cleaning initiative, funded by $100,000 in New York State funding he secured for the 28th Assembly District.

Nov. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson

A group of veterans and their families were honored at an annual Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center.

Nov. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway

Elmhurst Hospital, a cornerstone of Queens healthcare, is poised for significant growth with ambitious new development plans.

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.

Nov. 15, 2024 By Colum Motherway

Queens Community Board 5 (CB5), which serves the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth, Fresh Pond and Liberty Park, held its monthly meeting and public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson

A group of Southeast Queens residents and civic leaders rallied together with a clear message for their elected officials: vote no on the City of Yes rezoning proposal. 

Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller and QNS News Team

The New York City Council passed a landmark bill on Wednesday, aiming to relieve renters of paying hefty broker fees — a cost that will now fall on the party who hires the listing agent. Known as the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rentals), the legislation passed with a veto-proof majority of 42-8, despite opposition from Republicans and conservative Democrats.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 7-story residential building at 68-19 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the launch of its new Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway

The Middle Village Roller Hockey League came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, Nov. 10, when the Tigers faced the Hitmen in the Championship decider.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to transform an 80-acre plot in College Point into a thriving mixed-use community.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to mark the official opening of Apex Place, a new three-tower affordable residential development at 62-11 108th St. in Forest Hills.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially dedicated a new columbarium-only cemetery in St. Albans, enhancing burial options for veterans and their families in the New York City area.

Nov. 12, 2024 By sobrien

Nov. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Nov. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Mayor Eric Adams, New York City officials, family members, and friends held a solemn memorial service commemorating the victims of the tragedy of American Airlines Flight 587, which crashed in Queens on Nov. 12, 2001. 

Nov. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

The holiday season is set to shine in Queens as Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park roll out festive events from parades to tree lightings, photos with Santa, and a cozy breakfast event for the holiday season.

Nov. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Housing units in Queens had the average cost of rent go up 3.28% in October 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate.