Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students from three high schools in Queens had the opportunity to engage with accomplished women in the legal profession during the “Women in Law Program,” held on Wednesday, March 5, at the Queens County Supreme Court. The event, organized by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry New York’s hometown airline unveiled its plans to revitalize its flagship terminal at JFK Airport, which will undergo a $100 million extreme makeover over the next two years aligning with the Port Authority’s massive $19 billion overhaul of the international airport and its road network. Long Island City-based…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team The Italian American Women’s Center (IAWC) hosted its annual International Women’s Day celebration, “Festa Della Donna,” on Sunday at Umberto’s of New Hyde Park. The event honored the contributions of women in the arts, particularly from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods to the…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A TV actor from Rego Park is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murder by a jury following a two-week trial in Queens Supreme Court on Friday. Isaiah Stokes, 45, of 62nd Road, was found guilty of the fatal 2021 ambush shooting…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team The NYPD and FDNY volleyball teams clashed in a spirited showdown on Saturday, March 8, at Maspeth High School in Elmhurst in the annual “Battle of the Badges” match, an event honoring first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty while…
Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry. During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…
Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry. During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students from three Queens high schools explored career opportunities in the legal field at an informative forum held on Wednesday, March 5, at the Queens County Supreme Court in Jamaica. The “Women in Law Program,” organized by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) and…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students across New York City are invited to apply for the Future Generations Essay Contest, a writing competition launched by the Soloviev Foundation to engage young minds on themes of liberty, freedom, and democracy in the evolving American story. The contest is open to public and private school…