Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local public school in Elmhurst commemorated its 102nd anniversary by revitalizing its school garden. PS/IS120Q, a combined elementary and middle school located at 55-24 Van Horn St., celebrated its anniversary this month by transforming its garden space with the New York Restoration… Read more »
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Friday, Nov. 1, marked the first time in New York City history that all public schools will close in observance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking a historic milestone for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. This new holiday was made possible by Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, who…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is bringing his free annual job fair back to Resorts World Casino in Ozone Park this month. The event, set for Friday, Nov. 8, will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Job seekers are encouraged to dress…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The world-class Omnium Circus performers will perform at the Queens Theatre from Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10. This circus prides itself on providing accessibility to its audience. In addition to being the only circus in the world presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language, other accommodations available for…
Oct. 31, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials and members of the NYPD gathered in Woodside Thursday afternoon to issue a “cry for action” against subway surfing – the practice of riding atop moving subway carriages – following the death of a 13-year-old girl along the elevated… Read more »
Oct. 31, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld and QNS News Team Cross with the light, wherever you’d like! New York City has officially decriminalized jaywalking, giving a legal patina to a practice long adopted by virtually every Big Apple resident. In Queens, where bustling intersections and diverse neighborhoods make crossing busy streets a daily necessity,…
Oct. 31, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new mural dedicated to an iconic Queens music venue at the forefront of the New York punk and glam rock revolution was officially unveiled at Sanger Hall in Sunnyside Wednesday evening. The mural pays tribute to Coventry, a legendary rock club that opened… Read more »
Oct. 31, 2024 By ishkurhan Oct. 31, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One Astoria family paid homage to Chappell Roan, one of this year’s biggest breakthrough pop stars, by transforming their porch into the ‘Pink Pony Club’ for Halloween. On Broadway and 32nd Street, two skeletons holding microphones are staged in a cobweb sea of pink… Read more »
Oct. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to combat reckless driving in parking lots, a longstanding noise and public safety issue for many eastern Queens residents. Elected officials and civic leaders gathered in the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot in Fresh Meadows on Tuesday morning to celebrate.…
Oct. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres As Election Day approaches, several key state and congressional races in Queens are drawing heightened interest, with incumbents facing challenges amid contentious debates over public safety, immigration, education and economic development. In a borough where most districts lean Democratic, Republican candidates are mounting campaigns that highlight divergent policy…